OREANDA-NEWS. June 23, 2009. Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolay Patrushev has visited Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. He came to familiarize himself with the work of the biggest nuclear company of Central Federal District.

He was accompanied by Governor of Kursk region Alexander Mikhaylov, Head of the Government of the region Alexander Zubarev, Speaker of the regional Parliament Alexander Kichigin.

Before the visit Patrushev had discussed national security issues with the governors of the regions of Central Federal District.

Presently, the 1st, 3rd and 4th units of Kursk NPP are in operation, the 2nd unit is under maintenance.

The radiation background at the plant and in its nearby area is within norm.