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Atoms for Peace

The goal of “Atomic Powered Communism” is pursued even after the death of Stalin in 1953. While incidents such as the Mayak Disaster already show what can happen if safety procedures are ignored, the new mass produced RMBK-1000 reactor design is chosen — despite its flaws but because it is cheaper to produce. The new reactors are built all over the Soviet Union and a new, young “nuclear elite” is expected to ensure nothing goes wrong with the new reactors. To motivate them, they get to live in so called “Atomgrads” (atom cities) with a higher standard of living than the rest of the country.

English
  • Originally Aired May 26, 2023
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network Nebula
  • Created August 15, 2023 by
    halfdrie
  • Modified August 15, 2023 by
    halfdrie