Creating a repository and a database for overcoming consequences of the Chernobyl accident in Bryansk region in 1986–1993

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of documents issued by the executive authorities and the CPSU bodies and stored in the funds of the state archives of Bryansk region. The documents deal with the issues of overcoming consequences of the Chernobyl accident in 1986-1993. The present study aims to analyze measures taken to develop a radiation safety system in Bryansk region. The article describes the structure of the database which includes documents issued by the executive authorities and the CPSU bodies on the impact of the Chernobyl accident in Bryansk region. Using the electronic copies of these documents, the database was created. The documents can be searched for and selected based on the relations with measures intended to overcome consequences of the Chernobyl accident, assessments of the socio-economic situation in Bryansk region and effectiveness of the managerial decisions.