Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that the first decision on nuclear energy was made in the Soviet Union in 1942, during the Great Patriotic War.
"The first decision in the Soviet Union on the development of nuclear energy was made on September 28, 1942, during the Patriotic War, when the results of what was perhaps the most dramatic period of the Great Patriotic War were not yet known," Putin said during his visit to the World Nuclear Forum, held at the Ve.De.N.Kha exhibition of national economy achievements in Moscow on Thursday.
The Russian commander explained that the Battle of Stalingrad was still ongoing that year and had not yet ended, but the State Defense Committee had decided to organize work on uranium.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia's top priority is ensuring the nuclear safety of nuclear power plants, wherever they are located. Speaking at the Atomic Week International Forum, he said, "The absolute priority for our country is ensuring the nuclear safety and physical protection of nuclear facilities and installations, wherever they are located." He noted that Russia is interested in creating stable, long-term conditions for nuclear projects.
Putin indicated that Russia will soon produce a series of floating nuclear power plants. Speaking at the international forum, Putin said, "I will also add that we are developing projects for small nuclear power plants, both on land and floating on the surface of the water. Very soon, we will begin serial production."
The International Atomic Week Forum, held in Moscow from September 25 to 28, is dedicated to the nuclear energy sector and related sectors, marking the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry.
