CHERNOBYL - FEBRUARY 01: Turkeys are seen in the yard of Mariya and her husband Muhaylo Matviyevich in the village of Pareshiv on February 1, 2006 near Chernobyl, Ukraine. Over 300 villagers live in the forbidden Exclusion Zone, after having returned to live in their own homes after the disaster. Days after the disaster they were relocated to many locations over the Soviet Union. The 'Samosele' or self settlers, a name given to them by authorities, are living as before, living off the fertile albeit radioactive land. They harvest the land growing wheat, mushrooms, livestock, vegetables and their own home brew vodka called 'Samahonka.' Scientists estimate that Prypyat and the surrounding area will not be safe for human habitation for several centuries. Scientists estimate that the most dangerous radioactive elements will take up to 900 years to decay sufficiently to render the area safe. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
