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27 October 2015
Kursk NPP is ready for operation in the autumn-winter period
The Kursk NPP is fully prepared to bear the load during the autumn-winter period in 2015-2016. These are the results of the inspection commission of the enterprise "Rosenergoatom" Concern, chaired by the Chief Expert of the Department for Security and Control of production at the "Rosenergoatom" Eugene Shvetsov

5 October 2015
The Kursk NPP completed the planned target of nine months on 115%
In September 2015 the Kursk NPP power units developed 2 billion 331.7 million KWh of electricity. Consumers were released 1 billion 968.9 million KWh of electricity.

29 September 2015
Kursk NPP: station personnel and firefighters worked out skills for fire-fighting
Planned fire-tactical exercises with involvement of forces and means of fire protection garrisons of Kursk region were held on September 24, 2015 on the territory of the Kursk NPP.

21 September 2015
Kursk NPP: planned fire-tactical exercises take place on territory of the nuclear power plant on September 24
The Kursk nuclear power plant will held fire-tactical exercises on September 24, 2015 in accordance with the plan of the Main Directorate of Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Kursk region.

2 September 2015
The Kursk NPP generated 19.763 billion KWh of electricity - 111.7% of the planned target for eight months
The Kursk NPP power units developed 2 billion 708.2 million KWh in August 2015. Consumers were released 2 billion 497.3 million KWh.

2 September 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №4 shut off the network for planned medium repairs
The power unit №4 of the Kursk nuclear power plant was disconnected from the network for planned medium repairs on September 1, 2015.

28 August 2015
The Kursk NPP: turbogenerator №7 of 4th power unit as part of its preparations for the mid-life repair will be disabled in a planned manner on August 30
The turbine generator № 7 (TG-7) will be switched off during preparation of the power unit №4 for the planned medium repairs on August 30, 2015 at the Kursk NPP.

5 August 2015
The Kursk NPP exceeded planned target for power output in July on 46.3%
The Kursk NPP developed 2 billion 276 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in July 2015. Monthly plan was fulfilled on 146.3%.

22 July 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №3 connected to the grid after scheduled repair
The power unit №3 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after scheduled repair on July 23, 2015.

20 July 2015
The Kursk NPP: student of Sport School for Children and Youth of the NPP Inna Deriglazova is the best foil fencer in the world
The athlete from satellite city Kurchatov of the Kursk NPP Inna Deriglazova won the gold medal at the World Fencing Championships, which was held in Moscow from 13 to 19 July 2015.

17 July 2015
The Kursk NPP: people in the region support the development of nuclear energy
People in the region are positive about the Kursk nuclear power plant - this result showed a sociological survey carried out at the beginning of June 2015. Their loyalty to the nuclear power plant confirmed 80% of respondents.

2 July 2015
The Kursk NPP in the first half of the year produced 14.779 billion KWh of electricity - 101.7% of the planned target
The Kursk NPP developed 1 billion 927.0 million KWh of electricity in June 2015. Consumers were released 1 billion 765.1 million KWh of electricity.

30 June 2015
The Kursk NPP passed inspection on civil defense and preparedness for localization and liquidation of emergency situations
Readiness of the Kursk NPP to localize and eliminate hypothetical emergencies to ensure safety and security was confirmed during the inspection, which took place on 22-26 June 2015. The inspection was performed by the Commission of the "Rosenergoatom".

26 June 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №3 disconnected from the network for scheduled overhaul on June 24,
The Kursk NPP power unit №3 was disconnected from the network for routine repairs on June 24, 2015.

23 June 2015
The Kursk NPP: preparations for planned overhaul of power unit №3 started on June 22
Preparation of the power unit №3 for scheduled repairs was started on June 22, 2015 at the Kursk NPP. This day the turbine generator №6 (TG-6) was disconnected from the network and the power unit was reduced by 50 percent.

23 June 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №1 plugged in after scheduled overhaul
The power unit №1 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after scheduled maintenance on June 22, 2015.

19 June 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №2 plugged in after renovation
The Kursk NPPpower unit №2 was restarted after repairs on thermal-mechanical equipment on June 17, 2015.

12 June 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №2 unplugged on June 10 by agreed application
The power unit №2 of the Kursk NPP was disconnected from the network by the application, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching power systems and the operating organization JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" on June 10, 2015 at 19:00 MSK

5 June 2015
The Kursk NPP produced 12.852 billion KWh of electricity in January-May - 102.6% of planned target
The Kursk NPP developed 2 billion 195.8 million KWh of electricity in May 2015. Consumers were released 2 billion 018.6 million KWh of electricity.

26 May 2015
The Smolensk NPP is ready for stable and reliable bearing of load in summer
Target production inspection of safety at the Smolensk NPP operation ended on May 22, 2015. The audit committee included representatives of the operating organization and colleagues from the Russian nuclear power plants. Particular attention was paid to the Smolensk NPP’s readiness to work in summer.

16 May 2015
Power unit №1 vein prepared for conducting of scheduled maintenance at the Kursk NPP
The first power unit has been prepared for the planned maintenance since May 15, 2015 at the Kursk NPP. The turbogenerator №1 of this unit was excluded from the network.

16 May 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №2 included into network after planned overhaul
Power unit №2 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after planned overhaul.

29 April 2015
The Kursk NPP: power unit №1 capacity will be reduced by 50% in a planned manner on April 29
The power unit №1 of the Kursk NPP routinely will be reduced by 50% April 29, 2014.

27 April 2015
The Kursk NPP workers became the top three in the corporate competition within the First All-Russia week of labor protection
The Kursk NPP workers adequately presented the company at the final stage of the competition of the "Rosenergoatom" Concern within the First All-Russia week of labor protection, held in Sochi.

22 April 2015
The Kursk NPP has begun implementing of the pilot project "Improvement of the radiation situation in the workplace"
State of radiation safety at nuclear power plants, maintenance of radiation monitoring and implementation of innovative equipment and tools of the "Rosatom" Production System

16 April 2015
The Kursk NPP: turbogenerator №5 disconnected from the network
The turbogenerator №5 (TG-5) of the Kursk NPP power unit №3 has been disconnected by an electrical automatic equipment on April 15, 2015 at 05:42. The reason is being clarified. The power unit №3 capacity was reduced by 50%.

14 April 2015
The Kursk NPP: the total cost for labor protection in 2014 amounted to more than 320 million rubles
The Kursk NPP has become the winner for the best conservation status and working conditions in 2014 among enterprises and organizations of the Kursk region employing 100 people or more.

6 April 2015
The Kursk NPP: power generation exceeds 2.6 billion KWh - 103.6% of the planned target - in March
In March 2015 the Kursk NPP developed 2 billion 628 million KWh of electricity. Monthly plan was fulfilled by 103.6%.

27 March 2015
The Kursk NPP-2: temporary bridge technology construction completed earlier
The temporary bridge technology construction, which will further allow to finish the main road bridge connecting the banks of the river Seym, completed at a construction site during the preparatory period at the Kursk NPP-2.

17 March 2015
The Kursk NPP: a planned overhaul of the power unit № 2 will begin on March 15
The planned overhaul of the power unit №2 will begin on March 15, 2015 at the Kursk NPP.

6 March 2015
The Kursk NPP generated about $ 2.8 billion kWh of electricity 105.6% of the planned target in February
The Kursk NPP power units generated 2 billion 796.2 million kWh of electricity in February 2015. Monthly plan was fulfilled by 105.6%.

4 February 2015
The Kursk NPP produced more than 3 billion KWh of electricity in January
The Kursk NPP developed 3 billion 038,7 million KWh of electricity in January. Monthly plan was fulfilled by 103.6%.

13 January 2015
The Kursk NPP: capacity of power unit №3 reduced by an agreed proposal
The power unit №3 of the Kursk NPP capacity was reduced to 50% by the request, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching of power systems and the operating organization JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom", on January 7, 2015 at 17:00 MSK.

31 December 2014
The Kursk NPP reached a new historical high level of power generation
The power generation of the Kursk NPP has reached 29 billion 046,6 million KWh on December 30, 2014 at 06:55 MSK since the beginning of the year.

22 December 2014
The power unit №3 of the Kalininskaya NPP restarted after scheduled maintenance
The power unit №3 of the Kalininskaya nuclear power plant was connected to the grid after the planned overhaul on December 17, 2014 at 12 h 21 min. It was done in 53 days, 2 days less than it had been planned.

18 December 2014
The Kursk NPP fulfilled annual target for power generation, established by the "Rosenergoatom Concern"
The Kursk NPP fulfilled annual target for power generation, set by the "Rosenergoatom Concern" on December 15 at 20:02 MSK.

8 December 2014
Short circuit in forty kilometers from the Kursk had no impact on its work
Reports linking the short circuit at substation in the Northwest area of the city Kursk with the work of the Kursk NPP appeared in the Internet media and social networks. These messages had nothing in common with reality.

4 December 2014
The Kursk NPP produced more than 26 billion KWh since the beginning of the year
The Kursk NPP has produced 26.1 billion KWh of electricity since the beginning of 2014. November production amounted to $ 2 billion 992,4 million kilowatt-hours, which is more than the monthly targets, set by the «Rosenergoatom Concern»

25 October 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №4 plugged in
On October 25, 2014 at 03:05 the power unit №4 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after the removal of the defect at the outdoor switchgear 750 kV isolator, located outside the industrial area.

23 October 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №4 disconnected from the network by the permitted application
On October 23, 2014 at 11 hours and 43 minutes the power unit №4 was disconnected from the network by the application, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching of power systems and authorized by the operator of the JSC «Rosenergoatom Concern".

2 October 2014
The Kursk NPP developed 2,259 billion KWh of electricity in September
In September 2014 the Kursk NPP developed 2 billion. 258,9 million KWh of electricity. This exceeds the month reference and production plan of August on 232.5 million KWh electricity.

27 September 2014
The Kursk NPP: on September 27, power unit №4 plugged in
On September 27, 2014 at 20:01 MSK the Kursk NPP power unit №4 was restarted after routine maintenance.

27 September 2014
The Kursk NPP: on September 27, power unit №4 plugged in
On September 27, 2014 at 20:01 MSK the Kursk NPP power unit №4 was restarted after routine maintenance.

11 September 2014
The Kursk NPP: on September 11, scheduled maintenance of the power unit №4 began
On September 11, 2014 the power unit №4 of the Kursk NPP was disconnected from the network for scheduled maintenance.

9 September 2014
The Kursk NPP: on September 11 scheduled maintenance of the power unit №4 will begin
On September 11, 2014 scheduled maintenance of the power unit №4 will begin.

5 September 2014
The Kursk NPP investment in replacement of generating capacity will exceed 0.4 trillion rubles.
Investment in 4 power units station Kursk NPP-2 replacement will exceed 400 billion Rubles. Annual tax payments to the budgets of the construction of the Kursk region from Kursk NPP-2 are expected to be 280 million Rubles.

1 September 2014
The Kursk NPP developed 19.7% energy over the plan for 8 months
For 8 months of the year electricity generation of the Kursk NPP has been more than 17.8 billion kWh, which is more than the planned target by 19.7%.

6 August 2014
The Kursk NPP developed 16% of electricity in excess of the plan during 7 months
During 7 months of this year electricity generation has amounted more than 15.8 billion kWh, which is more than the planned target on 16%.

14 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №4 plugged in
On July 14, 2014 the power unit №4 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after finding out and correction of the problem, because of which the automatic protection stopped  the power unit on July 11 of this year.

12 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №3 displayed in the planned average repair
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №3 of the Kursk NPP was displayed into the planned medium-term repairs.

11 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №4 stopped
On July 11, 2014 at 16 hours 49 minutes the power unit №4 was stopped by the automatic protection system at the Kursk NPP.

11 July 2014
The Kursk NPP in June developed 2,333 billion kWh of electricity
In June 2014 the Kursk NPP power units developed 2 billion 333.6 million kWh of electricity. Monthly job was done by 120.9%.

11 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №4 stopped
On July 11, 2014 at 16 hours 49 minutes the power unit №4 was stopped by the automatic protection system at the Kursk NPP.

11 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: power unit №4 stopped
On July 11, 2014 at 16 hours 49 minutes the Kursk NPP power unit №4 was stopped by automatic protection.

10 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: power unit №1 is plugged in
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №1 was plugged in after the repair work, carried out on the application, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching energy systems and the operating organization of the JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern.

10 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №3 displayed in the planned average repair
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №3 of the Kursk NPP was displayed into the planned medium-term repairs.

10 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: power unit №3 displayed into the planned average repair
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №3 of the Kursk NPP was displayed into the planned medium-term repairs.

10 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: power unit №1 plugged in
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №1 was plugged in after the repair work carried out by the request, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching of energy systems and the operating organization of the JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern.

10 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: power unit №1 is plugged in
On July 10, 2014 the power unit №1 was plugged in after the repair work, carried out on the application, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching energy systems and the operating organization of the JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern.

7 July 2014
The Kursk NPP developed 2,333 billion kWh of electricity in June
In June 2014 the Kursk NPP power units developed 2 billion 333.6 million kWh of electricity. Monthly job is done by 120.9%.

4 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit №1 got disconnected by the agrred request
On July 4, 2014 at 9:00 MSK the power unit №1 was disconnected from the network by the request, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching of energy systems and the operating organization of the JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern.

4 July 2014
The Kursk NPP: the first power unit got disconnected by the agreed request
On July 4, 2014 at 9:00 MSK the power unit №1 was disconnected from the network by request, agreed with the Joint Center for dispatching of energy systems and the operating organization JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern.

13 June 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit № 1 is plugged in after a scheduled overhaul
The power unit №1 of the Kursk NPP was restarted after a planned overhaul on June 13, 2014 at 22:17 MSK.

5 May 2014
The Kursk NPP has developed 1,803 billion kWh of electricity in April
The power units of the Kursk NPP generated 1 billion 803.3 million kWh of electricity in April 2014. Monthly job done on 104.8%.

1 April 2014
The Kursk NPP in March has developed 2,937 billion kWh of electricity
In March 2014 the Kursk NPP power units developed 2 billion 937.2 million kWh of electricity. Monthly job was done on 131.5%.

24 March 2014
The Kursk NPP: foil fencer from Kurchatov won one of the stages of the World Cup
Inna Deriglazova, who is a foil fencer from Kurchatov, became the winner of the World Cup in fencing in the individual championship.

20 March 2014
The Kursk NPP: operation of the automatic fire alarm system didn’taffected work of units
On March 20 at 03:35 a full-time automatic fire alarm worked in one of the auxiliary facilities of the electric shop at the power unit number 3 of the Kursk NPP.

11 March 2014
The Kursk NPP: roundtable discussion with common public on Construction KP RAO held in Kurchatov
Roundtable discussions with the public on materials of justifying license to operate in the field of the atomic energy the «Construction of the radiation source and the management of radioactive waste during storage, processing and transportation for the object «Kursk NPP. Complex processing of radioactive waste» on March 12, 2014 in Kurchatov (Kursk region).

4 March 2014
The Kursk NPP in February developed 2,077 billion kWh of electricity
In February 2014 the power units of the Kursk NPP generated 2,077 billion kWh of electricity. Task performed on the month for 102.9%.

28 February 2014
The Kursk NPP: the power unit № 2 included in the grid after the planned average repair
On February 27, 2014 at 22:22 the power unit number 2 of the Kursk NPP was included in the grid after the planned average repair and restoration work on the resource characteristics of the reactor facility (SEC EDM).

28 February 2014
The Kursk NPP: waterworks are ready to flood
On the Kursk NPP Commission on the readiness checks of the waterworks of the nuclear power plant to the passage of flood period completed the work. In checking on the eve of the spring flood occurrence was attended by representatives of the Upper Don RTN control, the Water Division in the Kursk region

6 February 2014
The Kursk nuclear power plant developed 2,343 billion kWh of the electric power in January
In January, 2014 the power units of the Kursk nuclear power plant developed 2 billion 343 million kWh of the electric power. The monthly task was performed for 104,9%.

23 December 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: in Kurchatov single discussions with the public in shape of «round table» concerning construction of Kursk NPP-2 take place
Single discussions with the public in shape of «round table» on the materials of reasons for licenses (MRL) on placement of power units No. 1 and No. 2 of the Kursk NPP-2 according to the resolution of the city administration of Kurchatov Kursk region and administration of Kurchatovsky district of Kursk region will take place on December 24, 2013 in Kurchatov (Kursk region).

10 December 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: on the power unit No. 1 repair work being carried out
The repair work on elimination of the reasons of the block stop called by action of automatic protection the day before, on December 9, was carried out on the power unit No. 1 of the Kursk nuclear power plant on December 10, 2013.

3 December 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: in November 2,117 billion kWh of the electric power developed
In November, 2013 power units of the Kursk nuclear power plant developed 2 billion 117,3 million kWh of the electric power. To consumers an amount of 1 billion 960,6 million kWh of the electric power was released.

5 November 2013
The Kurskaya nuclear power plant: in October 1,351 billion kWh of the electric power developed
In October, 2013 power units of the Kurskaya nuclear power plant developed 1 billion 351,4 million kWh of the electric power. To consumers it is released by 1 billion 222,6 million kWh of the electric power.

25 October 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: the power unit No. 1 switched on into a network
On October 24, 2013 the power unit No. 1 of the Kursk nuclear power plant was included into a network after carrying out repair work.

13 October 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: according to the request the power unit No. 1 switched off the network
On 12 October, 2013, at 23 hours 03 min. according to the preliminary application approved with Interconnected dispatching office by power supply systems of the Center and the operating JSC «Rosenergoatom Concern» organization from, the power unit No. 1 of the Kursk nuclear power plant is disconnected from a network.

13 October 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: according to the request the power unit No. 1 switched off
On October 12, 2013, at 23 hours 03 min. according to the preliminary application approved with Interconnected dispatching office by power supply systems of the Center and the operating JSC "Rosenergoatom" Concern organization the power unit No. 1 of the Kursk nuclear power plant is disconnected from the network.

8 October 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: repeated international insurance inspection
The repeated international insurance inspection (MSI) finished work on the Kursk nuclear power plant on October 4, 2013.

3 October 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: in September 1,487 billion kWh of the electric power developed
The power units of the Kursk nuclear power plant developed 1 billion 487,1 million kWh of the electric power in September, 2013. 1 billion 372,1 million kWh of the electric power released to consumers.

27 September 2013
The Kursk nuclear power plant: technical round of young specialists of JSC «Atomenergoproekt»
Technical round of young specialists of JSC «Atomenergoproekt» took place on the Kursk nuclear power plant on September 25-26, 2013.

27 September 2013
The Kurskaya nuclear power plant: planned fire and tactical doctrines are taking place on October 1
In the territory of the Kurskaya nuclear station on October 1, 2013 will pass planned fire and tactical doctrines.

6 September 2013
The Kurskaya nuclear power plant: in August 1,254 billion kWh of the electric power was developed
In August, 2013 power units of the Kurskaya nuclear power plant developed 1 billion 254,2 million kWh of the electric power. To consumers was released 1 billion 140,9 million kWh of the electric power.

6 September 2013
The Kursk NPP-2: at meeting of operational staff decisions for ensuring the fastest transition to practical actions were made
On the Kursk nuclear power plant on August 27, 2013 the next meeting of operational staff about construction of power units of replacement station - the Kursk NPP-2 took place.

21 August 2013
Kurskaya nuclear power plant: the meeting of financial and economic services and «Rosenergoatom Concern» treasuries
On the Kurskaa nuclear power plant took place on August 7-9, 2013 exit meeting of employees of financial and economic services of JSC «Rosenergoatom Concern» and its divisions.

1 August 2013
Kurskaya nuclear power plant: On August 1 the power unit No. 4 will be removed in planned overhaul
On August 1, 2013, according to the schedule, the power unit No. 4 of the Kurskaya nuclear power plant will be removed in planned overhaul.

30 July 2013
Kurskskaya nuclear power plant: regional anti-terrorist doctrines
On July 30, 2013 from 9.00 till 14.00 the operational headquarters for the Kurskskiy region of regional structure of the National anti-terrorist committee of Russia holds anti-terrorist doctrines "ATOM-2013".

22 July 2013
Kursk nuclear power plant: On July 21 the 3rd power unit will be output to the planned repairs
On July 21, 2013, in accordance with the confirmed order, the power unit No. 3 will be output to the planned repairs lasting about 20 days.

25 March 2013
Kursk NPP: planned inspection of the account and nuclear materials control systems
From February 25th to March 1st, 2013 on the Kursk nuclear power plant the inspection of an account condition and control of nuclear materials took place. It was carried out on the basis of the Provision on the system of the state account and control of the nuclear materials, approved by the Government of Russia.

22 March 2013
Kursk NPP: On March 8 the power unit 2 will be removed for the planned average maintenance
On March 8, 2013, according to the coordinated demand, the power unit 2 will be removed for the planned average maintenance that will last for 94 days.

13 March 2013
Kursk NPP: 2,825 billion kWh of electricity was produced in February, 2013
In February, 2013, the power units of Kursk NPP have produced over 2,825 billion kWh of electricity. Plan of the month is hit by 104,3%.

6 December 2012
Kursk NPP: In November Plant Generates 2,685 Billion KWh of Electric Power
Consumers received over 2,490 billion kWh of electric power.

30 November 2012
Kursk NPP: Vyacheslav Fedyukin, Plant Director, Once Again Becomes Winner of Regional Contest “With Care for People”
Kursk NPP Director, Vyacheslav Fedyukin, was recognized as the winner of the regional contest “With Care for People” in the nomination “Charity”.

14 November 2012
Kursk NPP: Agreement between Rosatom and Kursk Region Comes into Effect
An Agreement on Cooperation between the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and the Kursk region Administration came into effect after its execution by the parties.

13 November 2012
Kursk NPP: Unit 3 Restarted after Scheduled Overhaul
November 13, 2012 – Kursk NPP Unit 3 was restarted after the end of the scheduled overhaul.

12 November 2012
Kursk NPP Continues Implementation of Project “Rosatom: “Open Dialogue. Training of Speakers”
From November 6 to 9, the Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP held a training within the training project “Rosatom: Open Dialogue. Training of Speakers”.

6 November 2012
Kursk NPP: Regular Field Presentation of Special Project “Atomic Information Boards – to Libraries of Kursk NPP Region”
In the village of Bolshiye Ugony, Lgovsky district, Kursk NPP Public Information Centre employees held a field presentation of the project “Atomic Information Boards – to the Libraries of Kursk NPP Region”.

1 November 2012
Kursk NPP: Plant Produces 2,303 Billion Kilowatt-Hours in October
In October, 2012, Kursk NPP units generated 2 billion 302,7 million kWh of electric power. The month target is performed by 101,4%.

22 October 2012
Kursk NPP Ready for Autumn-Winter Period
From October 15 to 19 an inspection committee has been checking Kursk nuclear power plant’s availability for 2012-2013 autumn-winter period.

12 October 2012
Kursk NPP: Managers of Thermal Instrumentation and Control Shops of Russian and Ukrainian NPPs Shared Experience
Kursk NPP held a meeting of chiefs of thermal instrumentation and control shops (TAI) of nuclear power plants of Russia and Ukraine in cooperation with specialized companies.

3 October 2012
Kursk NPP Begins Comprehensive Emergency Response Exercise (KPU-2012)
On October 3, 2012 Kursk NPP (Kurchatov, the Kursk region) began comprehensive emergency response exercise (KPU-2012) in cooperation with the team for emergency assistance to nuclear power plants (OPAS). It involves several agencies, more than 1,400 people and 150 vehicles.

17 September 2012
Kursk NPP: Environmental Marathon Action “Green Belt of Atomic Cities”
A regular action as part of the All-Russian Environmental Marathon “The Green Beltof Atomic Cities”, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Rosenergoatom Concern, was held onSeptember 14, 2012 in Kurchatov - the city of Kursk nuclear engineers.

3 September 2012
Kursk NPP: Director of Nuclear Power Plant Awards Money Certificate to Kurchatov High School 1
On September 1, 2012 Director of Kursk NPP, Vyacheslav Fedyukin, took part in the celebration dedicated to the Day of Knowledge and 40th anniversary of Kurchatov High School 1.

17 August 2012
Kursk NPP: Task Group of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC Assesses Preparedness of Kursk NPP for Complex Emergency Response Exercises-2012
On August 16, 2012 Kursk NPP hosted a meeting of the task group of Rosenergoatom Concern to prepare a complex emergency response exercise (KPU-2012).

14 August 2012
Kursk NPP: Premiere of Musical in Kurchatov as Part of “Nuclear Kids-2012” Project of State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom
From August 9 to 11, 2012 Kursk NPP hosted a creative team of 105 participants of the international children’s project organized by the State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom, “Nuclear Kids-2012”. Among them were 77 children from Russia, Bulgaria, Hungary, RSA, Turkey, Korea and India.

13 August 2012
Kursk NPP Holds Meeting of Inter-Agency Task Force on Preparation for Integrated Emergency Response Exercise-2012
On August 9, 2012 as part of the preparation to carry out a scheduled integrated emergency response exercise (KPU-2012) at Kursk NPP and in Kurchatov city, there was held a meeting of inter-agency task force of Kurchatov evacuation commission.

31 July 2012
Kursk NPP Receives International Certificate of Compliance with Environmental Requirements
Kursk NPP was awarded an international certificate ISO 14001:2004 + Cor 1: 2009, which has become the outcome of the conducted in July, 2012 at Kursk NPP certification audit of the environmental management system (EMS) for the compliance with the requirements of the national state standard of the Russian Federation (GOST), Compulsory Certification System regulations on the environmental requirements and acting Russian Environmental Legislation.

31 July 2012
Kursk NPP Receives International Certificate of Compliance with Environmental Requirements
Kursk NPP was awarded an international certificate ISO 14001:2004 + Cor 1: 2009, which has become the outcome of the conducted in July, 2012 at Kursk NPP certification audit of the environmental management system (EMS) for the compliance with the requirements of the national state standard of the Russian Federation (GOST), Compulsory Certification System regulations on the environmental requirements and acting Russian Environmental Legislation.

6 July 2012
DQS Highly Appreciate Plant’s EMS Efficiency
From July 2 to 6, 2012 Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, a branch of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC, passed the 2nd surveillance audit of the environmental management system (EMS) for the compliance with the requirements of the national standard of the Russian Federation GOST R ISO 14001-2007, and the certification audit for the compliance of EMS with the requirements of the international standard MS ISO 14001:2004.

28 June 2012
Kursk NPP: Kurchatov Hosts Offsite Meeting of Admissions Office for Enrollees
On June 27, 2012 in the city of Kurchatov nuclear scientists on the base of the secondary general education school No.4 the admissions office worked to collect the documents for entrance to Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering – a branch of INPE of NRNU MEPhI.

22 June 2012
Kursk NPP is Monitored for Rosatom Production System Development
Under the guidance of Director of the Department for the Production Development of Rosatom State Corporation, Nikolay Antonov, the monitoring was conducted by the specialists of JSC PSR with the participation of Chief Engineer of Moscow Office of TENEX Japan Company, Suetsugu Kazuhide. The specialists of Kursk nuclear power plant and Kursk branch of JSC Atomenergoremont took part in the work.

18 June 2012
Kursk NPP Becomes Prize Winner of XII Interregional Universal Wholesale and Retail Kursk Korenskaya Fair
By tradition, Kursk NPP took part in the XII interregional universal wholesale and retail Kursk Korenskaya Fair, which took place on June 14-17, 2012 in the borough Svoboda of Zolotukhinskiy district of the Kursk region.

1 June 2012
Kursk NPP: Children’s Creative Project “I Also Will Become Nuclear Engineer”
On June 1, 2012 the Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP within the frame of the children’s creative project “I Also Will Become a Nuclear Engineer” in nomination “I love Kursk NPP and I Present to It My Drawing”, there passed a contest among pupils of all kindergartens of Kurchatov.

28 May 2012
Kursk NPP: Solemn Ceremony of Opening of Spartakiad “Sports NPP – 2012”
On May 26, 2012 in Kurchatov at the stadium “Energetik”, there was held a solemn opening of the VII Summer Spartakiad “Sports NPP – 2012” of employees of nuclear power plants.

18 May 2012
Kursk NPP Completes Certification of Training Point
Following the results of the work of the commission, there was singed an act. The commission decided to recommend to the management of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC to certify the training point for four years. Kursk NPP management was requested to develop corrective actions on realization of the commission’s recommendations.

18 May 2012
Kursk NPP Carries through Employee Engagement Survey
From May 15 to 18, 2012 about 1200 employees from 60 departments of Kursk NPP participated in the corporate engagement survey.

18 May 2012
Kursk NPP – Preparations for Scheduled Integrated Emergency Response Exercise
In September 2012 Kursk NPP will carry out an integrated emergency response exercise (KPU-2012) together with a team of emergency assistance to nuclear power plants (OPAS), involving forces and means of the concerned ministries and branches of the government.

14 May 2012
Kursk NPP Conducted Environmental Clean-up Action on Coastal Strip of Cooling Pond
Six teams, formed of representatives of Kursk NPP departments, cleaned up several kilometers of the coastal strip of the technologic reservoir of the nuclear power plant from domestic and other debris.

2 May 2012
In April Kursk NPP Generates over 1,568 Billion kWh of Electric Power
In total since the moment of its startup in 1976, Kursk NPP has generated over 729 billion 970,759 million kWh of electric power.

27 April 2012
Kursk NPP Restarts Unit 2 after Scheduled Maintenance
The radiation background at the nuclear power plant and the adjacent territory corresponds to the level of power units’ normal operation and does not exceed the natural environmental values.

26 April 2012
Kursk NPP Holds Rally Timed to Day Commemorating Victims of Radiation Accidents and Catastrophes
In the city of the Kursk nuclear scientists, on April 26, 2012 there was held a rally dedicated to the Day Commemorating the Victims of Radiation Accidents and Catastrophes.

23 April 2012
Kursk NPP Extends Unit 2 Maintenance upon Request
On April 23, 2012 according to the submitted request, the maintenance of the unit 2 of Kursk NPP was extended due to reparation of the control line.

18 April 2012
Kursk Plant Holds Try-Out for International Kid Creative Project Nuclear Kids-2012
On April 16, 2012 Kursk nuclear plant held a try-out for the third International kid creative project Nuclear Kids-2012. The casting was attended by children at the age of 11-16 years – citizens of Kurchatov - a city of nuclear experts of Kursk nuclear power plant.

10 April 2012
Kursk NPP: World champion in fencing Christina Samsonova dedicates her win to the 20th anniversary of Rosenergoatom Concern
On April 6, 2012 Kursk NPP honored Christina Samsonova, a pupil of children and youth sports school of the nuclear power plant, who became a winner of the World championship among juniors and youth, held recently in Moscow.

3 April 2012
In March Kursk NPP has generated over 2.517 bln kWh of electric power
The month target is implemented for 104 %.

2 April 2012
Kursk NPP has hold a contest on intellectual game What? Where? When?
On March 28, 2012 Kursk NPP hold the seventh open contest on intellectual game What? Where? When? among the employees of Kursk nuclear power plant and organizations under the trade committee service of the enterprise.

29 March 2012
Kursk NPP has drew up the results of Spartakiada Games among veterans of nuclear power plant
On March 28, 2012 Kursk NPP drew up results of the complex Spartakiada Games among retired pensioners of Kursk NPP, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Rosenergoatom Concern.

19 March 2012
Kursk NPP: The inauguration of newly elected Head of the city took place in Kurchatov
On March 16, 2012 the inauguration ceremony of newly elected Head of Kurchatov city Igor Korpunkov took place at the Palace of Culture of Kursk nuclear experts.

5 July 2011
Kursk NPP: the June plan on electric power generation has been fulfilled by 104%
In June 2011, Kursk NPP has generated 1 bln 774.8 kWh of electric power. The task was fulfilled: on electric power generation by 104% and by 105.8% on its supply.

1 July 2011
Kursk NPP: a meeting of the committee on emergency situations elimination and prevention and fire protection has been held at Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP
A field meeting of the committee on ES (emergency situations) elimination and prevention and fire protection provided by Kursk region administration was held in public information centre of Kursk NPP.

1 July 2011
Kursk NPP: graduation of State Polytechnic College of Kursk students has been held
On June 30, 2011 a solemn awarding of diplomas to the graduates of Kursk State Polytechnic College, studying at the faculty of “Nuclear Electric Plants and Units” in Kurchatov branch of the Institute was held in the Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP.

27 June 2011
Kursk NPP has become a laureate of XI Kursk Koren Fair
XI interregional wholesale and retail Kursk Koren Fair has been over in Svoboda town (Kursk region). The event was held on June 23-26.

14 June 2011
Kursk NPP: since June 15 power unit No. 4 will be shut down for midlife scheduled preventive repair
On June 15, 2011, power unit No. 4 of Kursk NPP will be shut down for midlife scheduled preventive repair.

10 June 2011
Kursk NPP ecologic management system (EMS) meets the requirements of the National Standard
On June 6-9, 2011, an inspection audit of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC affiliated company Kursk Nuclear plant ecologic management system for the compliance with the requirements of the National Standard of the Russian Federation GOST R ISO 14001-2007, the Rules of the System of mandatory certification for environmental standards and current Russian environmental legislation was held at Kursk NPP.

9 June 2011
Kursk NPP: “Strategy of Applications Filing” seminar has been over
On June 7-8 a seminar on the topic “Strategy of Filing the Applications for the Participation in the Market Tenders a Day Ahead” was held at Kursk NPP. Specialists of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC (REA) Central Office and branches together with representatives of the nuclear plants’ dispatch services took part in it.

6 June 2011
A Corporate meeting on social and labour and personnel affairs of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC has been held at Kursk NPP
On June 2-3, 2011 a standing corporate meeting on social and labour and personnel affairs of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC was held at Kursk NPP.

3 June 2011
Kursk NPP: a press-conference for regional mass media has been held
On June 3, 2011the press-conference called “Kursk NPP – Results and Readiness for Summer Period Operation” was held by Kursk NPP Director Nikolay Sorokin for the regional mass media.

2 June 2011
Kursk NPP: a corporate meeting devoted to housing problems has been held
On June 1, 2011 a corporate meeting on the topic “Definition of Nuclear Industry Mortgage Company CJSC prior activity branches” was held in Kursk NPP public information centre in connection with the introduction of new standards of housing provision to nuclear branch workers.

1 June 2011
Kursk NPP: the May plan for electric power generation has been fulfilled by 108%
In May 2011, the Kursk NPP generated 2 bln. 94.6 mln. kWh of electric power. The task is executed: as for the electric power – by 108 %, as for its delivery – by 110 %.

30 May 2011
Kursk NPP is ready to provide fire safety during the spring-and-summer period
On May 26-27, 2011 Department of supervising activity of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response (EMERCOM) together with the Department of supervising activity of the Main Directorate of EMERCOM for the Kursk Region inspected the readiness of the Kursk NPP provide fire safety during the spring-and-summer period.

30 May 2011
Kursk NPP is ready for mid-life repair of power unit № 4
On May 25-26, 2011 commission of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC checked the readiness of the Kursk NPP for scheduled preventive mid-life repair of power unit № 4.

27 May 2011
The mission of WANO technical support has been held at Kursk NPP
The mission of WANO technical support on the topic called “Causes of Vacuum Reduce in Turbine Equipment and the Diagnostic Techniques” was working at Kursk NPP on May 24-26, 2011.

20 May 2011
Russian Federation Presidential Delegate on Child Rights Pavel Astakhov has visited Kursk NPP Rehabilitation Centre for the children and teenagers with disabilities
On May 19, Russian Federation Presidential Delegate on Child Rights Pavel Astakhov visited the rehabilitation centre for the children and teenagers with disabilities of Kursk NPP within the framework of his visit to Kursk region.

20 May 2011
The account and election conference of the Youth Organization has been held at Kursk NPP
The account and election conference of the plant Youth Organization with the participation of the enterprise young employees and specialists was held at Kursk NPP. The results of 2010 were summarized there, and a new head and the Coordination Committee of the association were elected.

19 May 2011
Kursk NPP: there was a meeting of atomic scientist with representatives of the “Union of women of Russia”
In the Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP heads and experts of the NPP have met the representatives of the Kursk branch of public organization “Union of women of Russia”.

16 May 2011
Kursk NPP: the meeting of Chief Engineers from Russian nuclear plants was over on May 13
On May 13, 2011 the meeting of Chief Engineers from Russian nuclear plants was over at Kursk NPP. The measures for creating a system to prevent faults in nuclear plants operation and to ensure its effective operation were outlined at the meeting.

16 May 2011
Kursk NPP: waterworks structures have been recognized to be steady
Rostekhnadzor Committee examined technical condition of I, II, III-stage waterworks structures of Kursk NPP, including the cooling pond, as well as condition of measuring and test equipment.

13 May 2011
The meeting of Russian nuclear plants’ Chief Engineers is being held at Kursk NPP
The measures for creating a system to prevent violations in nuclear plants operation and for provision of its efficient work are being considered at the meeting of Russian nuclear plants’ Chief Engineers, which started at Kursk NPP on May 12, 2011.

13 May 2011
Kursk NPP: the research of employee involvement into achievement of the best results has been carried out
On May 11-12, 2011 about five hundred employees of 38 Kursk NPP structural subdivisions took part in a corporate social research of involvement.

6 May 2011
Kursk NPP: a professional orientation meeting of South-Western State University and senior schoolchildren has been held
On May 5, 2011, a meeting of the nuclear plant representatives, South-Western State University (SWSU) employees and the senior schoolchildren of Kurchatov city and Kurchatov district schools was held in Public Information Centre.

6 May 2011
Kursk NPP: an ecologic action within the framework of the “Green Belt of Atomic Cities” ecologic marathon has been held
An ecologic action took place on May 6, 2011 within the framework of the traditional ecologic marathon called “Green Belt of Atomic Cities” in Kurchatov city of atomists. About 100 young Kursk NPP employees and veterans took part in it.

6 May 2011
Kursk NPP: turbine generator No. 6 has been connected to the grid
On May 5, 2011, at 05:19 p.m. turbine generator No. 6 (TG-6) of Kursk NPP power unit No.3 was connected to the grid. The commissioning was performed due to the requirements of safe operation technological regulations.

5 May 2011
Kursk NPP: turbogenerator № 6 is switched off from the grid
On May 5, 2011 at 03:30 turbogenerator № 6 (TG-6) of power unit № 3 of the Kursk NPP is switched off from the grid because of malfunction in the generator excitation system.

5 May 2011
Kursk NPP: the April plan for electric power generation has been fulfilled by 101,6%
In April, 2011 the Kursk NPP generated 2 bln. 129.8 3 mln. kWh of electric power. The task is executed: as for the electric power – by 101.6 %, as for its delivery – by 103.3 %. Installed capacity utilization factor task is also overfulfilled.

29 April 2011
Technical engineers of the Southwestern State University visited Kursk NPP with a public inspection
Kursk nuclear plant public inspections were continued by the visit to the Kursk NPP of a group of students, postgraduates and employees of the Center for Collective Use “Scientific Technologies” of the Southwestern State University (SSU) on April 29, 2011. The inspection participants noted a high level of reliability and safety of Kursk NPP power units.

29 April 2011
Kursk NPP: ecological voluntary area cleaning has been held
An ecological voluntary cleaning of the cooling pond coastland was held at Kursk NPP within the framework of the Day of Protection Against Environmental Hazards on April 29, 2011. More than 200 employees of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC branch Kursk nuclear plant – representatives of the enterprise structural subdivisions - participated in the event.

28 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a seminar devoted to the World Day of Occupational Safety and Health has been held
Within the framework of the World Day of Occupational Safety and Health, a seminar with the heads of structure subdivisions, specialists in contracting organizations labor protection was held on April 29, 2011. This event, already a traditional one, has been organized for several years. This year seminar was organized under the motto: “Labor Protection Management System: the Way to Ceaseless Perfection”.

28 April 2011
Journalists of district and local mass media have visited Kursk NPP as part of a regular public inspection
The journalists of district and local mass media assured themselves of the nuclear plant safe operation having visited Kursk NPP as a part of regular public inspection on April 27, 2011.

28 April 2011
Kursk NPP: power unit No. 4 has been connected to the grid
On April 28, 2011, at 09:10 a.m. power unit No. 4 of Kursk NPP was connected to the grid. The commissioning was performed in accordance with the safety operation process regulations requirements.

27 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a presentation of the book “25 years after” has been held
In the year of the 25th anniversary of the accident at Chernobyl NPP Kursk nuclear plant published a book named “25 years after. Events. Recollections. Facts”, devoted to the liquidators of Chernobyl NPP accident consequences - Kursk NPP employees.

27 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a meeting devoted to the to the 25th anniversary of the accident at Chernobyl NPP has been held
On April 26, 2011 in the city of Kursk atomists Kurchatov the meeting devoted to the 25th anniversary of the accident at Chernobyl NPP was held.

26 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a round-table discussion of ChNPP accident consequences liquidators has been held
On April 25, 2011 a round-table discussion for the participants of Chernobyl NPP post-accident clean-up was held in the Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP. It was dedicated to the topic “Implementation of Measures on Social Protection of People Who Suffered from Radiation Exposure during ChNPP Accident”.

25 April 2011
Kursk NPP: the power unit No 4 was shut down by the automation false response
Kursk NPP power unit No 4 was shut down by the automation system on April 25, 2011 at 08:49 a.m. because of the false response formation. The shutdown was made in accordance with the safety operation process regulations requirements; there were comments concerning the shutdown.

22 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a seminar of labor protection agents has been held
On April 22, 2011 a seminar of public labor protection agents was held at Kursk NPP.

22 April 2011
Kursk NPP: on April 22 Power Unit No.2 will be Shutdown Due for the Scheduled Major Overhaul Repair
On April 22, 2011 power unit No.2 of Kursk NPP will be shutdown for the scheduled major overhaul repair of 100 days long.

20 April 2011
Public Inspection has been accomplished at Kursk NPP
The public inspection participants made themselves sure in Kursk nuclear plant safe operation. They announced about it on April 19 after visiting a number of facilities included into the NPP.

19 April 2011
Bloggers visited Kursk NPP
On April 18, 2011 the authors of Russian Internet livejournals (bloggers) and Mass Media representatives visited Kursk NPP.

18 April 2011
Kursk NPP: On April 16 power unit No.1 was connected to the grid after scheduled routine maintenance
On April 16, 2011 power unit No.1 of Kursk NPP was connected to the grid after scheduled routine maintenance.

15 April 2011
Kursk NPP: WANO experts have accomplished their work within the framework of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC Corporate Peer Review
On April 15, 2011 WANO experts have accomplished their work within the framework of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC Corporate Peer Review at Kursk NPP.

14 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a selective tour of Russian participants of NuclearKids-2011 International Children Creative Project has been held
On April 13, 2011 in Kurchatov city a selective tour of Russian participants of NuclearKids-2011 International Children Creative Project.

13 April 2011
WANO Corporate Peer Review has been started at Kursk NPP
On April 13, 2011 a Corporate Peer Review, held by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) at all Russian nuclear plants, was started at Kursk NPP.

13 April 2011
Kursk NPP: a round table, devoted to the 50th anniversary of the first human flight to space, has been held
On April 12, 2011, on the World Day of Aviation and Astronautics, Kursk NPP Public Information Centre entertained over 100 pupils of Kurchatov city.

11 April 2011
Kursk NPP: on April 12 and 13 power unit № 2 will be defueled according to the approved permit down to the power level of 50 %
On April 12 and 13 power unit № 2 will be unloaded according to the approved permit down to the power level of 50 % in connection with the scheduled inspection of the safety systems adjacent to power unit № 1.

6 April 2011
A solemn rally, dedicated to the memory of First Chief Engineer of Kursk NPP Tom Nikolayev, has been held in Kurchatov City
On April 4, hundreds of Kurchatov citizens participated in the solemn rally, dedicated to the 85-th anniversary of First Chief Engineer of Kursk NPP, Deputy Director of Research, laureate of USSR State and Lenin Prize Tom Petrovich Nikolayev. His relatives, friends and comrades gathered near the Memorial Plaque and his house.

5 April 2011
Kursk NPP has generated 700 bln kWh of electric power since its commissioning
Since NPP start-up in 1976 Kursk NPP power units generated the seven hundredth billion kWh of electric power at 01:50 a.m. on April 5, 2011.

4 April 2011
Kursk NPP: the March plan for electric power generation has been fulfilled by 103%
In March, 2011 the Kursk NPP generated 3 bln. 152,3 mln. kWh of electric power. The task is executed: as for the electric power – by 103 %, as for its delivery – by 103,88 %.

31 March 2011
Director of the Kursk NPP held a press conference for regional mass-media
On March 30, 2011 Director of the Kursk NPP Nikolay Sorokin held a press conference for region mass media.

31 March 2011
Deputies of the Representative assembly of Kurchatov District visited Kursk NPP
Deputies of the Representative assembly of Kurchatov District of the second convocation visited Kursk NPP on March 30, 2011.

31 March 2011
Kursk NPP: on April 1, power unit № 1 will be under routine repair
On April 1, 2011 power unit № 1of the Kursk NPP will be stopped for routine repair.

28 March 2011
Kursk NPP: a Meeting on the Issues of Education and Training Subdivisions Personnel Professional Training Has Been Held
On March 22-24, 2011there was held a meeting of Deputy Chief Engineers – Heads of Educational and Training Subdivisions (ETSs) of all ten operating nuclear plants of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC, and Heads of Leningrad NPP-2 and Novovoronezh NPP-2 being constructed, Directorate of the floating nuclear thermal power plants being constructed, and the branch educational institutions as well.

28 March 2011
Kursk NPP Deputy Chief Engineer Has Been Granted a Deputy’s Certificate
On March 25, 2011 Chairman of Kursk region district election committee No. 14 Oleg Seyin handed the certificate of District Duma Deputy to Kursk NPP Chief Engineer Vyacheslav Fedyukin, elected during a single-mandate constituency voting on March 13.

28 March 2011
Kursk NPP: Kurchatov Foilswoman has won the Silver Medal at the stage of the World Cup in Fencing
Julia Biryukova, a pupil of Kursk NPP children and juvenile sports school, became the second at the stage of the World Cup in fencing, held in Budapest (Hungary).

25 March 2011
Kursk NPP: Collective Agreement for 2010 has been fulfilled in every respect
On March 24, 2010 a conference summarizing the results of fulfillment of the collective agreement for 2010 was held at Kursk NPP. Representatives of all the nuclear plant departments and subdivisions participated in it. On the whole, the staff was represented by 258 delegates.

25 March 2011
Kurchatov teachers visited Kursk NPP within the framework of the open public inspections
On March 24, 2011, teachers of Kurchatov City educational institutions visited Kursk NPP within the framework of open public inspections currently being held at the operating nuclear power plants of Russia (branches of Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC).

15 March 2011
Kursk NPP: Turbine Generator No. 8 Has Been Connected to the Grid after Repair
On March 14, 2011, at 18:13 turbine generator No. 8 of Kursk NPP power unit No. 4 was connected to the grid after repair.

14 March 2011
Kursk NPP: Rosatom’s Territory of Culture in Kurchatov
On March 12, 2011 Kurchatov satellite city of Kursk NNP was visited by Moscow musical actors. Their concert program was held within the framework of Rosatom’s Territory of Culture - the global project of Rosatom State Corporation Social Council and Rosatom State Corporation Regions’ Management.

14 March 2011
Kursk NPP: turbine generator No.8 has been shut down for repair
On March 14, 2011 turbine generator No.8 of the fourth Kursk NPP power unit was shutdown for the necessary repair of the turbine regulatory system drain line section in accordance with the filed application.

3 March 2011
Kursk NPP: over 2.668 B kWh of electric power was produced in February
In February 2011, Kursk NPP produced 2 B 668 M kWh of electric power. The utilization factor of maximum capacity was equal to 99.29%.

2 March 2011
Kursk NPP Director has been elected the Vice-President of Nuclear Society of Russia
Nikolay Sorokin, Deputy General Director , Director of Kursk nuclear plant, a branch of Rosenergoatom Concern, was elected the Vice-President of the Nuclear Society of Russia (NSR), a pan-Russian public organization.

1 March 2011
State Duma Committee on Energy recommended that the Government of the Russian Federation should provide for construction of Kursk NPP-2 and take a decision on power unit No.5.
On March 1, 2011, at the visiting meeting at Kursk NPP, State Duma Committee on Energy recommended that the Government of the Russian Federation should provide construction of KNPP-2 on the basis of a VVER-TOI typical project in order to replace Kursk NPP power units Nos. 1 and 2 to cover the deficiency of the region basic capacity for a long-term period.

22 February 2011
Kursk NPP: a team of nuclear scientists has won the city championship in kettlebell lifting
In Kurchatov, the city of Kursk nuclear scientists there was a kettlebell lifting championship timed to coincide with February 23. Representatives of the city force structures as well as warriors-internationalists – veterans of military operations in Afghanistan and the North Caucasus took part in the event.

18 February 2011
Kursk NPP: scientific conference “Kursk NPP: Yesterday, Today. Tomorrow” has been held
On February, 15-16, 2011 scientific conference “Kursk NPP: Yesterday, Today. Tomorrow” was held in Kursk NPP Public Information Centre. The conference goal is to stimulate Kursk NPP scientific branch, attract young specialists to the study of theoretic and practical aspects of nuclear power.

15 February 2011
Kursk NPP: Kurchatov foilswomen are the strongest at the World Cup stage
Pupils of Kursk NPP Children and Youth Sports School Inna Deriglazova and Yevgeniya Lamonova occupied the first place as part of the Russian team at the World Cup stage in German Tauberbischofsheim.

15 February 2011
Kursk NPP: power unit No. 1 has been connected to the grid
On January 15, 2011 power unit No. 1 of Kursk NPP was connected to the grid upon completion of repair which had been carried out since February 9 of the current year.

14 February 2011
A pupil of Kursk NPP children and youth sports school won a silver medal at the World Cup stage
Inna Deriglazova, a pupil of Kursk NPP children and youth sports school achieved the first high result in the new fencing season.

11 February 2011
Alexander Karelin visited Kursk NPP
On February 10, 2011 Alexander Karelin, a famous Russian sportsman – triple Olympic classic (Greco-Roman) wrestling champion, a well-known social and politic public figure, visited Kursk NPP.

11 February 2011
Kursk NPP: a visit of pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of the Russian Federation Yury Baturin
On February 9, 2011 pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of Russia, Director of RAS S.I. Vavilov Institute of Natural Science and Technology History Yury Baturin and instructor of Yu.A. Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, researcher of RAS S.I. Vavilov Institute of Natural Science and Technology History Dmitry Scherbinin visited Kurchatov and Kursk NPP.

9 February 2011
Kursk NPP: power unit No. 1 has been shut down for repair
On February 9, 2011 at 08:07 in accordance with the application filed, power unit No. 1 was shut down for repairs caused due to the necessity of gasket replacement on the equipment in unoccupied area.

7 February 2011
Kursk NPP: the atomists are the winners of Kurchatov championship on ski race.
Kursk NPP workers participated in Kurchatov championship on ski race. The competition was held on the embankment of the city of atomists on February 6. Nikolay Sorokin, Kursk NPP Director, greeted the sportsmen and wished them good luck on the truck.

4 February 2011
Kursk NPP: the enterprise Director and the staff’s charity is awarded
Nikolay Sorokin, Deputy General Director – Director of Kursk NPP, a branch of Rosenergoatom Concern OJCS, and the enterprise staff, are awarded a Letter of gratefulness of the organizing Committee of The World of Childhood regional charity marathon.

4 February 2011
Kursk NPP: organizational meeting of Clean Energy press-club was held.
On February 3, 2011 an organizational meeting of Clean Energy, Kursk press-club, was held in Public Information Centre of Kursk NPP. The meeting was the first since the beginning of the year.

3 February 2011
Kursk NPP: over 2.879 bln kWh of electric power were generated in January
In January of 2011 Kursk NPP generated 2 bln 879.7 mln kWh of electric power. The utilization factor of maximum capacity was 96.76%.

1 February 2011
Kursk NPP: meeting of administration with legislative and executive authorities
On January 27, 2011, in the Public Information centre of Kursk NPP there was a meeting of the nuclear power plant administration with representatives of legislative and executive authorities, educational establishments of Kurchatov district on Expanding Cooperation in Occupational Guidance dedicated to the closing of the Teacher’s Year.

28 January 2011
Kursk NPP: Public hearings on the materials of substantiation of the license for power unit No1 operation at the capacity exceeding the nominal value
On January 26, 2010 in Kurchatov of Kursk region public hearings were held on the estimation of Kursk NPP influence on the environment at the operation of power unit No. 1 at the capacity exceeding the nominal value.

28 January 2011
Kursk NPP: the public hearings on the materials substantiating operation of SNF container storage and handling system complex have been held
On January 25, 2005 in Kurchatov city (Kursk region) the public hearings on the materials substantiating operation of the SNF container storage and handling system complex  were held.

24 January 2011
Kursk NPP was visited by bloggers
On January, 21, 2011 as a part of Rosatom State Corporation project named Blogospherа realization Kursk NPPwas visited by a GROUP of popular life-journals authors (bloggers).

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