MAIN DIRECTIONS AND OBJECTIVES IN THE FIELD OF ELIMINATING CONSEQUENCES OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION OF TERRITORIES AS A RESULT OF THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DISASTER
PURPOSE. The article substantiates the main directions, principles and objectives in the field of consequences elimination of radioactive contamination of territories affected by the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (ChNPP) disaster and socio-economic development of these territories. METHODS. We have applied methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, mathematical statistics and basic principles of the systems theory, the system analysis and the information theory as well. FINDINGS. We have proposed an approach to rehabilitation and development of the territories which suffered from the Chernobyl disaster, and it includes: involvement of the affected population in economic activities; development of affected territories infrastructure; construction of housing for victims and social facilities; support of various initiatives to encourage capital flow at the regional level; providing employment; use of international community positive experience in rehabilitation of areas affected by pollution, etc. RESEARCH APPLICATION FIELD. The research results can be used when planning a strategy for rehabilitation of territories affected by nuclear accidents, as well as in preparing planning documents on population and territories protection from emergencies of natural and man-made character. CONCLUSIONS. Implementation of substantiated directions, principles and objectives in the field of consequences elimination of radioactive contamination of territories affected by the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (ChNPP) disaster will provide their further socio-economic development.