NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION


OVERVIEW
The Soviet Nuclear Energy Legacy
Chernobyl Gives Rise to New Era
A Growing Wave of International Assistance
Early Soviet Initiatives to Reform Safety Practices
Programs to Improve All Reactor Types
Old Soviet Problems for New Governments
The Transition from Soviet Oversight to Republic Control
Nuclear Plans, Small Scale Programs

NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Nuclear Program and Plans
Operating Organizations
Russia's 20-Year Plan for New Capacity
Nuclear Energy Oversight
Impact of Financial Difficulties
Status of Liability Coverage
Fuel Supply and Waste Disposal
Technical/Upgrading Activities
International Cooperation/Assistance
Cooperative Agreements, Joint Ventures
Inspections
Operating Russian Nuclear Plants

NUCLEAR ENERGY IN UKRAINE
Nuclear Program and Plans
Nuclear Energy Oversight
Impact of Financial Difficulties
Status of Liability Coverage
Fuel Supply and Waste Disposal
International Cooperation/Assistance
Cooperative Agreements/Joint Ventures
Operating Nuclear Power Plants in Ukraine

NUCLEAR ENERGY IN LITHUANIA
Energy Program and Plans
Nuclear Energy Oversight
Electric Policy and Plant Operations
Status of Liability Coverage
Fuel Supply and Waste Disposal
International Cooperation/Assistance