The truth behind a photo of tourists in Chernobyl (3 photos)
On the outskirts of Pripyat there is a place where guides willingly take tourists. There are several reminders of the Chernobyl disaster. For example, a crane claw that was used to clear the area of radioactive graphite. 
So there were those willing to take a memorable photo. The tourists climbed into the claw and came into contact with the radioactive material.
The girls probably did not spend enough time near the object to have serious health consequences. A few minutes could have led to the absorption of only a few microsieverts of radiation. 
Social media users actively discussed the image. One of them explained that a chest X-ray gives 0.1 mSv of radiation exposure. However, spending 20 minutes next to a crane claw, which emits 0.3 mSv per hour, would be equivalent to X-ray exposure.
"Would I approach this junk unnecessarily? No," he concluded.
"This object is covered in radioactive dust and dirt. When it comes into contact with you, it remains on your skin and clothes, continuing to emit radiation and harm your health," added another. 
But this is just child's play compared to the "elephant's foot". Thirty seconds without protection can cost you your life. You will feel tired and dizzy. Then hemorrhaging will begin, which will lead to vomiting, diarrhea and an increase in temperature.
A large formation of corium and other materials is located in the corridor of the steam distribution system under the fourth reactor. 39 years after the accident, the temperature of this substance exceeds the ambient temperature by several degrees, which is due to the decay of actinides and other radioactive elements.
