Chernobyl as Tourism Destination for EURO 2012

Even some government people now start realizing the potential of extreme tourism:

"The Chornobyl zone could be one of the most popular tourist destinations during the UEFA EURO 2012 European Football Championship, Deputy Head of the State Tourism and Resorts Service Dmytro Zaruba said at a press conference on Monday.

"The Chornobyl zone is an interesting tourist route that could be in demand. Of course, this is a tragic page in Ukraine's history, but this facility is unique in the world. This, in effect, is a museum of Soviet-era history and the tragedy that occurred there. If it is promoted properly, then this will give an opportunity for many people to see how the Soviet system worked and how the tragedy occurred, which claimed many lives and caused considerable damage to the environment," Zaruba said.

With proper logistics, in his opinion, the Chornobyl zone may receive up to a million people per year. "The only thing required is to clearly regulate the scheme of travel and tourist escorts. Still, it's a restricted area, and therefore, some logistics is required," he said."