The man who can't decompose in Chernobyl is Valery Khodemchuk, a firefighter who died during the initial response to the disaster in 1986. His body was buried within the reactor's ruins and remains there due to the extremely high levels of radiation.
The high levels of radiation within the reactor would have inhibited the decomposition process. While the radiation itself doesn't prevent decomposition, it disrupts the normal biological processes necessary for the breakdown of organic matter. The extreme heat and radiation would have likely destroyed any bacteria or fungi that would normally decompose a body.
However, the question stems from a popular misconception, which is the idea that the body is somehow "preserved" and will remain intact indefinitely. The reality is that the body would have undergone significant changes, likely turning into a mummified or skeletal form due to the harsh conditions.
The story of Valery Khodemchuk serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of the Chernobyl disaster and the sacrifices made by those who responded to it.
