Radiation monitoring system: from Chernobyl to the Present Day – a lesson for future engineers

On April 27, 2026, Irina Khorovets, Deputy Head of the Radiation Monitoring Service – Head of the Radiation Monitoring Department of Belhydromet, delivered a lecture on the topic "Radiation Monitoring System: From the Chernobyl NPP Accident to the Present Day" for students of an engineering-focused specialized class at the State Educational Institution "Gymnasium No. 21 of Minsk."

The event, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl NPP accident, was organized as part of the Action Plan of the system of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus.

During the meeting, Irina Khorovets presented an overview of the development of the radiation monitoring system in the Republic of Belarus. Special attention was paid to the lessons learned from the Chernobyl NPP accident and how they influenced the formation of the modern monitoring system and radiation safety assurance. The audience learned about the scale of the national monitoring network, the technologies used, data analysis methods, and the role of Belhydromet in continuously tracking the radiation situation.

Students of the specialized class had a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the practical side of radiation safety, to learn about the critical tasks facing specialists in this field, and the importance of their work for the protection of the population and the environment.

This event became an important step in career guidance work, demonstrating to future engineers the significance of their future profession and the contribution they can make to ensuring the country's environmental safety.