Migutin has captured the surreal images of the so-called Exclusion Zone through an infrared filter. An area of 30 kilometers in all directions from the plant is largely unpopulated with the exception of about 300 residents who refuse to leave. It is, however, frequented by tourists and "stalkers" ever since the Ukrainian goverment opened up the sealed zone around the reactor in 2011. You can also take a look at the photographer's Instagram page to see even more of his unique work.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinThe monumental pathway with the names of the evacuated villages.
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The monumental pathway with the names of the evacuated villages.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinA dosimeter indicating a high radiation level.
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A dosimeter indicating a high radiation level.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinA hut in an abandoned village.
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A hut in an abandoned village.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinThe Pripyat reactor.
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The Pripyat reactor.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinSoviet OTH radar "Duga" used for the early detection of ICBM's.
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Soviet OTH radar "Duga" used for the early detection of ICBM's.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinA Pripyat hospital.
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A Pripyat hospital.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinFerris wheel at the Pripyat amusement park.
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Ferris wheel at the Pripyat amusement park.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinToys at a Pripyat kindergarden.
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Toys at a Pripyat kindergarden.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinA decomposing piano at a Pripyat concert hall.
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A decomposing piano at a Pripyat concert hall.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinA Pripyat gym.
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A Pripyat gym.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinTrolley bus at a metal waste junkyard.
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Trolley bus at a metal waste junkyard.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinControl room for the Soviet OTH radar "Duga" for the early detection of ICBM's.
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Control room for the Soviet OTH radar "Duga" for the early detection of ICBM's.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinSemyon, a friendly local beggar fed by tourists
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Semyon, a friendly local beggar fed by tourists
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinBumper cars at the Pripyat amusement park.
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Bumper cars at the Pripyat amusement park.
© Photo : Vladimir MigutinBarbed wire fence.
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Barbed wire fence.