Chorodna

Chorodna (Khоrоdna) is a village located in the Ivankiv Raion of Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. It is situated near the Teteriv River, north of the city of Kyiv and within the exclusion zone established after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

The area around Chorodna was heavily affected by the Chernobyl accident, resulting in the evacuation of the population and the establishment of a restricted zone to prevent further exposure to radiation. The village now falls under the administration of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone's management and is largely uninhabited, with limited access permitted under strict regulations.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become a unique area for scientific research, with studies focusing on the long-term environmental and ecological impacts of radiation. While much of the land remains contaminated, certain areas have shown signs of ecological recovery, though human habitation is still discouraged due to potential health risks.

The historical significance of Chorodna predates the Chernobyl disaster, with records indicating a pre-existing agricultural community. However, the current context of the village is inextricably linked to the aftermath of the nuclear accident and its lasting consequences.