This small glass vial from the Jupiter Factory in Pripyat is an extraordinary and rare artifact from the city’s industrial nuclear operations. Originally used to store a cesium-based liquid, the vial still retains a detectable radioactive signature, confirming its authentic use in nuclear material handling. Items like this are exceptionally rare, offering a tangible connection to the specialized industrial work that took place in Pripyat before the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Due to its provenance, scientific significance, and unique connection to the city’s nuclear industry, this vial is ideal for collectors of Chernobyl artifacts, nuclear history enthusiasts, or educational institutions seeking authentic historical material. It provides a direct, physical link to the industrial and technological legacy of Pripyat.

AUCTION PRICE: $250

This lot includes 9 original library cards from the Pripyat Library, offering a rare and personal glimpse into life in the city before the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Some cards are blank, while others were filled out by Chernobyl workers, providing an authentic connection to the everyday lives of residents in one of the most infamous Soviet-era towns.

These cards are a unique collectible for historians, collectors of Chernobyl memorabilia, or anyone interested in the human side of nuclear history. They capture a moment frozen in time, preserving the ordinary routines of a community forever changed by the accident. Each card is an intimate piece of history, reflecting both the culture and the people of Pripyat before it was abandoned.

AUCTION PRICE: $50

These 1986 calendar sheets from Pripyat Hospital No. 126, are original artifacts from the city shortly before the Chernobyl disaster. Each sheet offers a rare and tangible connection to the daily life and operations of the hospital during the final months before the evacuation, providing a unique glimpse into a community frozen in time.

Priced at $25 per sheet or 5 sheets for $100, these items are ideal for collectors of Chernobyl history, Soviet-era memorabilia, or those seeking authentic, everyday artifacts from Pripyat. Each sheet carries its own story, preserving a moment of ordinary life in an extraordinary historical context.

AUCTION PRICE: $25 per sheet or 5 sheets for $100

These original Soviet-era postcards from the Pripyat post office date to before the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, offering a rare glimpse into everyday life in one of the USSR’s most famous cities. Each postcard reflects the culture, architecture, and visual style of Pripyat during its short-lived existence, capturing a moment frozen in time just before the catastrophic accident that would change the city forever.

These postcards are a unique collectible for historians, Chernobyl enthusiasts, or anyone interested in Soviet-era ephemera. They provide a tangible connection to the people and community of Pripyat, preserving the ordinary beauty and life of a city that no longer exists as it once did.

AUCTION PRICE: $20 per postcard or 5 postcards for $100