Palace of Culture: Energetik
What once was a popular leisure destination for the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
By Skeiron
Ukrainian Cultural Foundation
Palace of Culture "ENERHETYK" by SkeironSkeiron
The Palace of Culture "Energetik" is located in the city of Pripyat, Kyiv region.
Energetik was once a popular leisure destination for the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. They made up the majority of Pripyat's population.
Abandoned ever since
After power plant's fourth unit exploded in 1986, the residents were evacuated, and the city has been abandoned ever since.
Part of mass culture
Over time, Pripyat became part of mass culture: it was used as a location for the computer game Stalker, and the mini-series "Chernobyl" depicted the story of the explosion.
Also, people conduct tours here, in compliance with the necessary measures, of course.
Skeiron, is a team of people who have been concerned about the fate of Ukraine's cultural heritage for many years. Our task is to engrave as much of Ukraine's architectural and artistic heritage as possible and preserve historical memory from the destructive influences of the time. We scanned cultural sites before the war. Now, at the time of the full-scale invasion, we understand the even greater urgency. For this reason, we initiate the #SaveUkrainianHeritage project. The project's aim is 3D scanning of cultural monuments throughout Ukraine, where circumstances allow. We create 3D models using laser scanning and photogrammetry technologies. This allows you to record the condition of the monument more accurately and help restore it in case of destruction.
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