They had never imagined that something similar could have occurred. Ove Nathan has spoken with several members of the Soviet Academy of Sciences who said that the mathematical calculations they used in their probability computations were completely incorrect. These must be revised, and possibly also the decision to locate nuclear reactors in or near densely populated areas. The new thing is that they openly admit that they do not know how they will handle the situation after the accident. They say that is extremely complicated, nothing can be taken for granted, and there are no sure factors one can rely on.
Every day brings a new surprise.
Professor Nathan suggests that this is a situation that is completely un-Sovietic. This is the first time in the Soviet history that the elite in the Soviet Academy of Sciences admit that they don't have firm ground under their feet. Ove Nathan believes, that the most serious consequence of the Chernobyl catastrophe will be an increased demand in the Soviet society for open information from the government. We certainly pay camping fees at public parks and tolls on some public roads. I can't feel sorry for those who want to steal a service.