ANALYSIS OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION FOR THE REGIONS OF UKRAINE AND POLAND

Problem statement. The problems of environment radioactive contamination are considered. The analysis of contamination is shown on studies of soil, water and air for the territories of Ukraine and Poland. Knowledge of radiation, its effects on living organisms and the environment, and methods of protection against radiation can help reduce the environmental hazards of radiation. During studying of disciplines related to radioactive contamination and radiation protection, it is necessary to emphasize to future specialists about possible threats from radiation, methods and means to reduce this type of contamination, and methods of protection for workers and the general population from radioactive irradiation. The purpose of the article is to analyse radioactive contamination of soil, air, surface waters of Ukraine and Poland, study the causes of contamination for different regions of these countries, monitor radioactive contamination of regions, protect the population from the negative effects of radiation. It is also necessary to train specialists who must professionally solve the problem of contamination, assess the risk of radionuclides entering natural sites and determine the best ways to reduce the negative impact of radiation on natural sites and the population. Conclusions. The study of problems related to the environmental contamination with radioactive elements is relevant both for our country and for all countries of the world. If we analyze this type of pollution in Ukraine, we need to carefully study the situation with radiation, and at least in neighboring countries, because there are no borders for this type of pollution.