Couple marries amidst chaos of Chernobyl disaster

Apr 19, 2026, 1:05 AM10

(Update: Apr 19, 2026, 1:05 AM)

Chernobyl

site of a famous nuclear disaster during the communist era, former city

Serhiy Honchar

Ukrainian cyclist

Iryna Vilde

Ukrainian writer

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Couple marries amidst chaos of Chernobyl disaster

On April 26, 1986, reactor number four at the Chernobyl power plant exploded, releasing radioactive materials.
Serhiy and Iryna Stetsenko married just days later, unaware of the disaster's full impact.
The couple reflects on their experience, stating the Chernobyl disaster has affected their health and lives.

Chernobyl

site of a famous nuclear disaster during the communist era, former city

Serhiy Honchar

Ukrainian cyclist

Iryna Vilde

Ukrainian writer

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