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Vasily Ignatenko
Soviet firefighter who responded to the chernobyl disaster (1961–1986).
Born March 13th, 1961 in Spiaryžža.
Died May 13th, 1986 at 25 years old in Moscow (radiation syndrome).
Occupations
Chernobyl liquidator, firefighter
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