OREANDA-NEWS. April 30, 2009. The physical protection system of the Russian nuclear power plants complies with international standards, Deputy Director of Atomenergoprom OJSC-Director General of Energoatom Concern OJSC Sergey Obozov said at the annual meeting of the Special Security and Physical Protection Directorate of Energoatom Concern OJSC at Volgodonsk Nuclear Power Plant Apr 28–29 2009.

The members of the directorate (directors of the Russian nuclear power plants), representatives of Atomenergoprom OJSC, Rostekhnadzor, Atom-Okhrana, Atomexport LLC, the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia took part in the conference.

The parties summed up the results of their work in 2008 and outlined their tasks for 2009. They discussed a wide range of issues concerning the improvement of the whole physical protection system of nuclear power facilities and the enhancement of the control over nuclear materials and radioactive matters.

Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant was given the Red Challenge Banner of Energoatom Concern for the best performance in 2008. This tradition was established in 2006. Kursk and Balakovo NPPs were the first to receive the award.

Energoatom Concern has also instituted a special cup for the use of modern technologies in the field of special security. This year the cup was given to Volgodonsk NPP.