The Role of Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine in Protection from the Effects of Ionizing Radiation (Domestic Experience).

This article presents the domestic experience in nuclear medicine, radiobiology, radiotoxicology, radiation protection, and health maintenance of nuclear industry workers and residents of the region of location of radiation hazardous facilities of the Russian Federation. In addition, the authors address the history and stages in the establishment of nuclear medicine and radiobiology in Russia, as well as modern projects and the prospects of further development of healthcare provision for workers in the nuclear industry.