What We Do

Dr Vasily Nesterenko

Vasily Nesterenko was born in 1934 in Krasny Kut (Ukraine). He graduated from the Moscow Bauman Technology University in 1958. In 1963 he maintained a Candidate's thesis; in 1968 - a Doctor's thesis; since 1969 - Professor; since 1972 - a Correspondent - Member of the Academy of Sciences. In 1977-1987 - director of the Nuclear Energy Institute of the Belarusian Academy of Sciences. He has over 300 research publications on nuclear energy and radiation security. Since 1990, head of the Belrad Independent Belarusian Institute of Radiation Security

Professor Nesterenko has dedicated his life to finding a solution to radiation-related illnesses. He has written many books and reports about Chernobyl and its devastating after-effects of radiation poisoning. Professor Nesterenko also produces the radiation maps, which are a vital guide to monitoring levels of radioactive contamination in Belarus.

“From my point of view, the Belarusian leadership has a desire to eliminate the consequences of this disaster, although, I believe it would be more appropriate to display more initiatives in some respects. Belarus will never overcome the Chernobyl accident effects if using only its own potential, - the damage caused by the accident measures $270 billion, more than 38 national budgets. However, instead of attracting attention of the world community to the Chernobyl problem, we tend, for some reason, to underestimate the scope of accident consequences. This is harmful and unreasonable, like the behaviour of the former USSR government in April-May 1986”.

CCPI will continue to work closely with Prof. Nesterenko and his team on an ongoing basis to assess the best ways in which the charity can assist his vital research work.