On April 26, it will be the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Last year, Robert Knoth made a photo-reportage of the lingering effects of the tragedy.

Natasha (12) and Vadim (8). Natasha was born with microcephaly, Vadim has a bone disease and is mentally retarded. The image has won a World Press Photo Award

See also Half-life: Living with the effects of nuclear waste.

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