Having “tamed” the atom, humanity had no idea how many victims there would be in the future from radiation. The very first human casualties occurred already in 1944, when American scientists provoked an explosion of uranium hexafluoride.

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which claimed many lives, occurred in Ukraine on April 26, 1986. In terms of the scale of damage to the environment, this man-made disaster is considered one of the worst in human history. The population of Chernobyl was exposed to radiation that was 90 times higher than the level received in 1945 by the residents of Hiroshima after the explosion of the atomic bomb.

Documented deaths from acute radiation sickness that occurred among direct participants in the accident and the liquidation of its consequences number in the thousands. But it is impossible to estimate how many people this disaster harmed later and, perhaps, indirectly. Someone ended up in the affected area and irreparably damaged their health.

It was on April 26, 1866 that Russian Emperor Alexander II adopted the “Regulations on the Notarial Part.” This document allowed the notary to be considered an independent legal institution, although the first representatives appeared in Rus' back in the 12th century.

On April 26, congratulations are accepted by all employees whose work involves the painstaking preparation of estimates. This date was not chosen by chance. In 2000, on this day, the estimated standards of the State Electric Power System were approved at the state level.

An annual holiday, the date of which dates back to 2001 and was chosen symbolically in honor of the special international UN Convention of 1970. A separate UN structure, established on April 26, 1970, the World Intellectual Property Organization, began to deal with all aspects of creativity and intellectual property.

A sniper is not called a simple shooter, but one who is specially trained and fluent in using a weapon. He is recruited to perform fire missions at a distance. A sniper's skill is honed over time. Candidates undergo a strict selection process. In this case, not only physical data, but also psycho-emotional characteristics play a big role.

Hugs are generally considered the perfect cure for any mental illness, which is why they have been given their own day on the calendar. Hugs bring a lot of benefits to the body and help to easily cheer up even the saddest person.

The chemical composition of potato pulp, which includes fats, carbohydrates and proteins, starch, vitamins and amino acids, suggests that it is beneficial for the human body. The average Russian eats about 55 kg of vegetables per year. To prepare the simplest dish, boiled potatoes, you don’t need a lot of time, spices or expensive seasonings. It is a tasty and nutritious meal in itself.

The first kiss still remains a significant and romantic event, largely determining how a girl or guy’s personal life and relationships with partners will develop. Touching the object of your adoration with your lips is an act of veneration and sacred reverence.

Day of Remembrance of Russian Emergency Situations Ministry employees who died in the line of duty

National Arbor Day in the USA

Russian Holidays - Day of Rehabilitation of the Kuban Cossacks

The name of the national holiday is given on behalf of the holy martyr Thomaida of Alexandria, whose memory Christians honor on this day. The people called Thomaida Lungwort, since on this day the flowering of the lungwort began. It received its name for the abundance of nectar in its inflorescences; it was one of the first honey plants.

Holidays of Armenia - Border Guard Day

Orthodox holidays on April 26:

Memorial Day of Thomias of Alexandria (Egypt)

Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Artemon of Laodicea