Life in Udomlya, the Russian town beside a nuclear plant

The Russian town of Udomlya, located near the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant, a four-reactor facility, appears to live a normal life despite the plant's dominance, with residents fishing, swimming, and gardening in the area. The plant provides about 6,000 jobs, roughly 25% of the working-age population, and officials say continuous radiation monitoring is conducted, with results displayed publicly in the town and online. A fishing tournament with international teams was held on Lake Udomlya, with plant officials citing it as evidence of minimal environmental impact. The article notes that many countries, including Malaysia, are exploring nuclear power for energy security, and Udomlya offers a glimpse of how nuclear facilities can become integrated into everyday life, though the visit was organized and could not independently verify long-term safety claims.