= Mayak
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Mayak, also known as "Mayak Production Association," is a significant nuclear facility in Russia that has historically been involved in the production of plutonium and other nuclear materials. It is located near the city of Chelyabinsk in the Ural Mountains. Established in the 1940s, Mayak played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons program during the Cold War. The facility has been associated with various environmental and safety concerns, including several major accidents.
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