First checkpoint. KPP Dityatki. KPP stands for “Kontrolno Propusknoy Punkt” - “Control Access point” if translated from Russian. Dityatki means “Kids” in Ukrainian. Not a very busy day, only few cars were there. Most people I’ve met on checkpoint were foreigners.

In order to enter the zone, a “day pass” is required, along with a form of identification, usually a passport. Our tour company took care of day pass. They had to file application for 3 passes, one for Zone 2 (this checkpoint), 1 for Zone 1 (KPP Leliv, shown later), and one for Pripyat city.

It was prohibited taking pictures of personnel manning this checkpoint. Guards seemed to be a bit grumpy checking our ID, but didn’t mind us running around with cameras, taking pictures of checkpoint itself

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