Role of international standardsin protection of environment fromradioactive contamination (an overview of legislation of the Republicof Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation)

Abstract

This article describes current problems ofradiation safety.Particularattention is paid tothe analysis oflegislation acts of Kazakhstan and Russiain the field ofnuclear safetyand radiation security. The article deals withlegislationaimed at protecting thelife and healthof people andtheir environment.
Key words: radiation and nuclear security, life and health of the people, environmental protection.