The article presents analysis of exposure doses to the population of observation zones and personnel of radiation facilities of the Russian Federation in 2021. For the analysis , we used data received by the Federal Data Bank on Personnel Exposure Doses , which operates as part of the Unified System of Individual Dose Control of the Russian Federation citizens . Data received from 20 359 radiation facilities were used . Among them , there are 19 743 radiation hazardous facilities supervised by Rospotrebnadzor and 616 supervised by the FMBA of Russia. 15 883 (78%) radiation hazardous facilities are medical institutions . In total , in 2021, the Federal Data Bank on Personnel Exposure Doses received the results of measuring the annual individual effective doses of technogenic industrial exposure of 239 743 persons of group A personnel and 22 490 persons of group B personnel . 12 095 people of group A personnel who worked part-time at several radiation facilities were identified The average annual effective dose of technogenic occupational exposure of group A personnel in 2021 was 1.12 mSv , and for group B personnel , whose exposure doses were obtained according to instrumental control data – 0.61 mSv . The maximum values of the average annual effective dose of technogenic occupational exposure for group A personnel in 2021 took place in the Zabaykalsky Krai (2.81 mSv ), Perm Krai (2.60 mSv ), the Ulyanovsk region (2.03 mSv ), the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (1.93 mSv ) and the Republic of Buryatia (1.91 mSv ). The average individual annual effective dose of technogenic occupational exposure for part-time workers in 2021 was 1.92 mSv / year . It’s in 1.7 times higher compared to personnel A group . In 2021, two cases of exceeding the annual individual dose of 20 mSv and one case of exceeding the annual individual dose of 50 mSv for group A personnel and 12 cases of exceeding the annual individual dose of 5 mSv for group B personnel were identified . The annual individual dose of technogenic occupational exposure of 51.0 mSv ( exceeding the dose limit for group A personnel ) was registered in the Production association “ Sevmash ” in the Arkhangelsk region . In 2021, 1.54 million people lived in the radiation control areas of category I of potential hazard radiation facilities . The average annual effective dose of technogenic exposure to this category of the population due to the operation of radiation facilities was 0.018 mSv , which is only 1.8 times higher than the annual effective dose of 0.01 mSv , corresponding to a negligible radiation risk and 55 times less than the average annual dose limit for the population , equal to 1.0 mSv . In general , the radiation situation at the radiation facilities of the Russian Federation is quite stable and complies with safety requirements . Technogenic exposure of the population and personnel due to the normal operation of technogenic sources of ionizing radiation is the least significant radiation factor , both for individual exposure doses and for the collective exposure dose to the population of the Russian Federation. In 2021, only less than 24 thousand persons of group A personnel received annual effective dose of technogenic occupational exposure exceeding 2.0 mSv , which is comparable to the average annual effective dose of natural exposure (3.36 mSv ) received by the entire population of Russia. The collective annual effective dose to the population of the Russian Federation due to the operation of radiation facilities in 2021 was less than 0.1% of the dose from all sources .

Significant temporal variations in radon are observed in any buildings, including unoccupied buildings with limited ventilation. This fact causes serious difficulties in radiation monitoring to assess the compliance of premises with the requirements of the normative, which limits the annual average level of radon in buildings. Therefore, neither at the national nor at the international level has yet been solved the problem of standardizing the indoor radon measurement if the test duration is less than a year. An analysis of approaches to radon measurement, including an assessment of the effectiveness of regulation, shows very significant differences between practices established in different countries. For example, in Russia, rapid (no more than 20 min) measurements are mainly used and mitigation measures to protect existing buildings from radon are practically not carried out. In European countries, mainly long-term (at least two months) measurements are used, while mitigation measures are still relatively rare, with the exception of the UK and Sweden. In the USA, short-term (2–7 days) measurements are widely used, which are not only carried out, but also paid for by residents themselves, including mitigation measures. However, despite the established approaches to indoor radon monitoring in Russia and the USA, there is a persistent distrust among specialists in the results of shortterm and, especially, rapid measurements. In this regard, a compromise approach is proposed to standardize radon measurements based on a rational criterion by applying fundamental ISO/IEC concepts such as “measurement uncertainty” and “conformity assessment”. The rational criterion for conformity assessment allows using measurements of different durations, providing a given reliability when making a decision. It also proposes a rationale for optimizing indoor radon monitoring through the participation of not only professional inspectors, but also the population itself due to the possibility of introducing simple methods and inexpensive radon devices within the rational criterion.

The article presents estimates of radiation doses of technogenic exposure to personnel and the public due to the normal operation of radiation facilities, exposure to the public due to natural sources and technogenically altered radiation environment, and medical exposure of patients. The doses values were obtained using the Unified System of Individual Dose Control of the Russian Federation citizens for 2020. The authors have analyzed the data contained in the forms of state statistical observation No. 1-DOZ, No. 2-DOZ, No. 3-DOZ and No. 4-DOZ for 2020 submitted by the organizations and territories, the state sanitary and epidemiological supervision of which was carried out by Rospotrebnadzor and Federal Medical Biological Agency of Russia. In the article also were used data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene Passportization. In 2020, 19 737 organizations dealing with technogenic sources of ionizing radiation submitted forms No. 1-DOZ with the information on the doses to personnel with a total number of 230 318 persons, of which 230 318 persons belonged to the personnel group A and 21 303 persons belonged to the personnel group B. For these groups, the doses were assessed based on results of individual dosimetric control. In 2020, according to Unified System of Individual Dose Control of the Russian Federation citizens data, the average individual annual effective dose of technogenic exposure to the personnel group A was 1.11 mSv, and for the personnel group B it was 0.63 mSv. In 2020, 6 cases of exceeding the average annual effective dose limit (20 mSv) for Group A personnel and 18 cases of exceeding the average annual effective dose limit (5 mSv) for Group B personnel were registered. The total number of X-ray and radiological diagnostic procedures performed in the Russian Federation in 2020 exceeded 275.4 million, or 1.83 procedures per a citizen. The average annual effective dose of medical radiation exposure per one resident of Russia in 2020 was 0.81 mSv, and per procedure – 0.44 mSv. The average annual effective dose of radiation to residents of the Russian Federation from natural sources, according to all measurements for the period from 2001 to 2020, was 3.36 mSv. More than 59% of this dose is associated with the inhalation of radon and its progenies. The average individual annual effective radiation dose to residents the Russian Federation subjects in 2020 ranged from 2.47 mSv (Kamchatka Krai) to 9.06 mSv (Altai Republic) with an average value for the Russian Federation of 4.18 mSv. For eight subjects of the Russian Federation, the average individual annual effective dose to public in 2020 exceeded 5 mSv: the Republics of Buryatia (5.31 mSv), Altai (9.06 mSv), Tyva (6.31 mSv), Magadan (5.07 mSv) and Irkutsk (6.13 mSv) regions, Stavropol (6.31 mSv) and Zabaykalsky (8.19 mSv) krai and the Evreiskaya Autonomous oblast (6.77 mSv).

The article presents results of the analysis of information on the doses of technogenic exposure of personnel and the population due to the normal operation of radiation facilities, exposure of the population due to natural sources and technogenically altered radiation environment, and medical exposure of patients. The data were obtained using the Unified System of Individual Dose Control of the RF citizens for 2019. The analysis was carried out on the basis of the data contained in the forms of state statistical observation No. 1-DOZ (personnel individual doses), No. 2-DOZ (emergency doses), No. 3-DOZ (patients’ exposure doses) and No. 4-DOZ (population exposure doses from natural and technogenically impacted background) for 2019 submitted by the organizations and territories, the state sanitary and epidemiological supervision of which was carried out by Rospotrebnadzor and FMBA of Russia. The article used data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene passportization. In 2019, 18430 organizations dealing with technogenic sources of ionizing radiation submitted forms No. 1-DOZ with the information on the doses to personnel with a total number of 247934 people, of which 227723 people belonged to the personnel group A and 20211 person to the personnel group B. For these groups, the doses were assessed based on results of individual dosimetric control. In 2019, according to the Unified System of Individual Dose Control data, the average individual annual effective dose of technogenic exposure to the personnel group A was 1.19 mSv, and for the personnel group B it was 0.64 mSv. The total number of X-ray and radiological diagnostic procedures performed in the Russian Federation in 2019 exceeded 306.5 million, or 2.09 procedures per a citizen. The average annual effective dose of medical radiation exposure per one resident of Russia in 2019 was 0.62 mSv, and per procedure — 0.31 mSv. The submittedforms No. 4-DOZ of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for 2019 contained results of the measurements of dose rate of gamma radiation in 9179 wooden houses, 11,307measurements in low-rise stone houses, 121323 measurements in multi-storey stone houses and 229342 measurements in open areas. These also contained results of 3930 measurements of radon levels in wooden houses, 5071 measurements in low-rise stone houses and 46896 measurements in multi-storey stone houses, as well as the results of 19444 analyses of the levels of natural radionuclides in drinking water. The average annual effective dose of radiation to residents of the Russian Federation from natural sources, according to all measurements for the period from 2001 to 2019, was 3.36 mSv. The article provides Appendices with the final forms of Unified System of Individual Dose Controlfor the Russian Federation for 2019. Data for the forms have been obtained on the basis of summarizing the information contained in the forms of state statistical observation No. 1-DOZ, 3-DOZ and 4-DOZ of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

The article presents results of the analysis of information on the doses of technogenic exposure of personnel and the population due to the normal operation of radiation facilities, exposure of the population due to natural sources and technogenically altered radiation environment, and medical exposure of patients. The data were obtained using the Unified System of Individual Dose Control of the RF citizens for 2019. The analysis was carried out on the basis of the data contained in the forms of state statistical observation No. 1-DOZ (personnel individual doses), No. 2-DOZ (emergency doses), No. 3-DOZ (patients’ exposure doses) and No. 4-DOZ (population exposure doses from natural and technogenically impacted background) for 2019 submitted by the organizations and territories, the state sanitary and epidemiological supervision of which was carried out by Rospotrebnadzor and FMBA of Russia. The article used data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene passportization. In 2019, 18430 organizations dealing with technogenic sources of ionizing radiation submitted forms No. 1-DOZ with the information on the doses to personnel with a total number of 247934 people, of which 227723 people belonged to the personnel group A and 20211 person to the personnel group B. For these groups, the doses were assessed based on results of individual dosimetric control. In 2019, according to the Unified System of Individual Dose Control data, the average individual annual effective dose of technogenic exposure to the personnel group A was 1.19 mSv, and for the personnel group B it was 0.64 mSv. The total number of X-ray and radiological diagnostic procedures performed in the Russian Federation in 2019 exceeded 306.5 million, or 2.09 procedures per a citizen. The average annual effective dose of medical radiation exposure per one resident of Russia in 2019 was 0.62 mSv, and per procedure — 0.31 mSv. The submittedforms No. 4-DOZ of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for 2019 contained results of the measurements of dose rate of gamma radiation in 9179 wooden houses, 11,307measurements in low-rise stone houses, 121323 measurements in multi-storey stone houses and 229342 measurements in open areas. These also contained results of 3930 measurements of radon levels in wooden houses, 5071 measurements in low-rise stone houses and 46896 measurements in multi-storey stone houses, as well as the results of 19444 analyses of the levels of natural radionuclides in drinking water. The average annual effective dose of radiation to residents of the Russian Federation from natural sources, according to all measurements for the period from 2001 to 2019, was 3.36 mSv. The article provides Appendices with the final forms of Unified System of Individual Dose Controlfor the Russian Federation for 2019. Data for the forms have been obtained on the basis of summarizing the information contained in the forms of state statistical observation No. 1-DOZ, 3-DOZ and 4-DOZ of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

The article presents the results of the generalized analysis of the data on staff, patient, and public doses from ionizing radiation obtained from the Unified System of Individual Dose Control for 2017. The analysis is conducted on the basis of the annual data from the forms of Federal State Statistical. Observation No.1-DOZ (staff individual doses), No.2-DOZ (doses from radiation accidents), No.3-DOZ (patient doses) and No.4- DOZ (public doses from natural and technogenically impacted background). The information is submitted by the organizations and territories under the supervision of the Rospotrebnadzor and FMBA of the Russian Federation. The article is based on the data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene passportization. In 2017, 18 324 organizations working with the artificial radiation sources submitted the form No.1-DOZ. The form No.1-DOZ contains data on 235 271 staff individual doses, 215 290 of the staff group A and 19 981 the staff group B with individual monitoring. In 2017, the average individual dose for the staff group A was 1,23 mSv, the staff group B – 0,67 mSv. In 2017, 13 036 healthcare organizations submitted the form No.3- DOZ. According to the No.3-DOZ data, more than 286 mln. X-ray procedures were conducted in the Russian Federation in 2017. An average dose per capita from medical exposure was 0,55 mSv/year and a mean dose per an X-ray examination was 0,28 mSv. In 2017, the form No.4-DOZ contained data on 8 130 measurements of gamma-radiation dose rate in wooden houses, 1 557 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 126 550 measurements in multi-storey stone houses and 178 138 measurements on the open ground As well as the results of 4 417 measurements of radon concentration levels in wooden houses, 5 971 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 57 461 measurements in multi-storey stone houses. The public average effective dose from natural ionizing radiation sources corresponded to 3.34 mSv/year, the average values for the subjects of the Russian Federation fall in the range from 2,15 mSv/year (Nenets Autonomous Okrug) to 8,9 mSv/year (Altai republic). The article includes the Annexes with the final generalized forms of the Unified System of Individual Dose Control in 2017 based on the forms of statistical observations No. 1-, 3- and 4-DOZ of the subjects of the Russian Federation.

The first part of the paper was devoted to a detailed investigation of the problems of radon control in buildings as well as to the description of the accurate principle of radon control on housings, which is based on the new parameter – temporal variation coefficient KV(t). This coefficient equalizes the main component of the uncertainty of the average annual level of radon depending on the protocol and duration of measurements. Additionally, a novel algorithm for the estimation of KV(t) is proposed, developed on the base of the results of continuous annual radon monitoring in representative experimental housings. This part of the paper is focused on the results of the annual continuous monitoring of volume activities of radon and its daughter products in ten experimental housings in 2006–2013. These housings were located in seven buildings mainly in the Moscow region. All the experimental buildings have the detailed description. The use of original algorithm of the processing of the results of annual monitoring allowed estimating particular and table values of KV(t) co-efficient, depending on the protocol and duration of the measurements. The values of the coefficient are lower up to a factor of two if the temperature is considered. However, the possibility of such consideration is significantly limited by the number of factors. Additionally, an importance of considering a geological factor is discussed. Evaluation of the representativeness of the data obtained and the method for verification and elaboration of the table values of KV(t) are provided as well. Based on the results obtained, there is a possibility for the development of the approaches in the field of sanitary-epidemiologic surveillance in the field of practical realization of the strategy of mass radon control and effective identification of buildings with increased radon levels.

Radon control in buildings is being performed for decades in different countries of the world, including Russia. However, there is a lack of unified standard for the assessment of the uncertainty of the results of the control, considering the protocol and duration of the measurements. It is obvious that the uncertainty of the control increases with the reduction of the duration of the measurements. The lack of data on confidence interval for the average annual radon concentration in housings does not allow correct and precise comparison with the regulatory level, both for the commissioned and operated buildings. Additionally, it complicates a development of the effective method, mass control strategy and identification of buildings with high radon concertations. A reliable method of control, considering time variations of radon and duration of exposure, was developed in Russia several years ago, but it is not well-known and not applied on practice. This paper is focused on a novel principle of radon control, based on simple criteria, widely used in metrology and complying to the modern standards. This principle introduces a new parameter – the radon time variation coefficient KV(t), which reflects main constituent of the uncertainty of the average annual radon concentration depending on the protocol and duration of the measurements. A novel algorithm for the estimation of KV(t) is proposed, developed on the base of the results of continuous annual radon monitoring in representative experimental housings. Additionally, the structure of the correcting coefficient is presented, considering an impact of the temperature on the radon behavior. The use of the corrective coefficient allows lowering the KV(t)value, but its application is limited.

The article presents the outcomes of the generalized analysis of personnel, patients, and population radiation doses information obtained from the Unified System of Individual Dose Control (USIDC) for 2015. The analysis is conducted on the basis of the annual information from the forms of Federal State Statistical. Observation No.1-DOZ (personnel individual doses), No.2-DOZ (emergency doses), No.3-DOZ (patients’ exposure doses) and No.4-DOZ (population exposure doses from natural and technogenically impacted background). The information is submitted by the organizations and territories accountable to the Rospotrebnadzor. The article presents a comparison with data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene passportization. In 2015, 16769 organizations providing management with artificial radiation sources submitted the form No.1-DOZ.The form No.1-DOZ contains data on 134 812 personnel individual doses, 123 404 of the personnel group A and 11 408 the personnel group B with personnel monitoring.Iin 2015,the average individual dose for the personnel group A was 1,14 mSv, the personnel group B – 0,79 mSv. In 2015, 11 720 healthcare organizations submitted the form No.3-DOZ. According to the No.3-DOZ data, more than 272 mln X-ray diagnostics were conducted in theRussian Federation in 2015. An average medical radiation dose per capita was 0,48 mSv/year and a mean medical radiation dose per an X-ray examination was 0,26 mSv. In 2015, the form No.4-DOZ contains results of 8 681 measurements of gamma dose rate in wooden houses, 12 642 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 160 174 measurements in multi-storey stone houses and 217 746 measurements on the open ground. Results of 4 441 measurements of radon concentration levels in wooden houses, 5 565 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 61 541 measurements in multi-storey stone houses are given. The population’s average effective dose from natural ionizing radiation sources amounted to 3.44 mSv/year, the average values for the subjects of the Russian Federation fall in the range from 1,6 mSv/year (Sakhalin Oblast) to 11,4 mSv/year (Jewish Autonomous Oblast). The article includes the Annexes with the final generalized forms of the Unified System of Individual Dose Control in 2015 based on the forms of statistical observations No. 1-, 3- and 4-DOZ

This paper provides review of equipment and methodology for measurement of photon radiation dose; analysis of possible reasons for considerable deviation between the Russian Federation population annual effective external irradiation doses and the relevant average global value. Data on Rospotrebnadzor bodies dosimetry equipment used for measurement of gamma radiation dose are collected and systematized. Over 60 kinds of dosimeters are used for monitoring of population external irradiation doses. Most of dosimeters used in the country have gas-discharge detectors (Geiger-Mueller counters, minor biochemical annunciators, etc.) which have higher total values of own background level and of space radiation response than the modern dosimeters with scintillation detectors. This feature of dosimeters is apparently one of most plausible reasons of a bit overstating assessment of population external irradiation doses. The options for specification of population external irradiation doses assessment are: correction of gamma radiation dose measurement results with consideration of dosimeters own background level and space radiation response, introduction of more up-to-date dosimeters with scintillation detectors, etc. The most promising direction of research in verification of population external irradiation doses assessment is account of dosimetry equipment.

The problem of reliable estimation of annual radon concentration in the new buildings by results of short-term measurements is still actual. The task is to determine the relevant real values of the coefficient of temporal variations of radon. To this end, analyzed two fundamentally different approach to research methodology and accounting regularities of variations of radon EEC in indoor buildings. Based on experimental data shows that in assessing the average radon EEC levels is the most effective and took into account the ratio of current and annual air temperature differences inside and outside the building. The proposed principle is recommended for use in the development of improved methods of radon control of buildings.

The article presents the outcomes of the generalized analysis of personnel, patients and population radiation doses information obtained from the Unified System of Individual Dose Control (USIDC) for 2014. The analysis is conducted on the basis of the annual information from the forms of Federal State Statistical Observation No.1-DOZ, No.2-DOZ, No.3-DOZ and No.4-DOZ. The information is submitted by the organizations and territories accountable to Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being – ROSPOTREBNADZOR.According to No. 1-DOZ data the total number of organizations which submitted the information about personnel dose exposure in 2014 amounted to 16424, with the total headcount of 130688 employees. The average radiation dose of group A personnel was 1,13 mSv/annum. The collective personnel radiation doze totalled 132,5 man-Sv/annum.According to No.3-DOZ data 261 mln X-ray diagnostics were conducted in Russian Federation in 2014. The average medical radiation dose per capita was 0,46 mSv/annum and collective population dose was 66883.4 man-Sv/annum. Computer tomography makes the highest contribution into collective population radiation dose (40,3% ).According to the forms of statistical reporting No. 4-DOZ for 2014 in Russian Federation the population’s average effective dose from natural ionizing radiation sources amounted to 3.48 mSv/annum. The population’s annual effective radiation dose from natural sources of ionizing radiation includes about 59% of radon isotopes and progeny. In 2014 the data was submitted about job-specific doses of 5651 employees from 50 enterprises located in 18 regions of Russia. The values of job-specific radiation of these enterprises’ employees ranged between 0.01 and 3,42 mSv/annum.The article includes the Annexes with final generalized forms of Unified System of Individual Dose Control based on the forms of statistical observations No. 1-, 2- and 4-DOZ.

The article presents the outcomes of the generalized analysis of personnel, patients, and population radiation doses information obtained from the Unified System of Individual Dose Control (USIDC) for 2015. The analysis is conducted on the basis of the annual information from the forms of Federal State Statistical. Observation No.1-DOZ (personnel individual doses), No.2-DOZ (emergency doses), No.3-DOZ (patients’ exposure doses) and No.4-DOZ (population exposure doses from natural and technogenically impacted background). The information is submitted by the organizations and territories accountable to the Rospotrebnadzor. The article presents a comparison with data obtained within the framework of Radiation-Hygiene passportization. In 2015, 16769 organizations providing management with artificial radiation sources submitted the form No.1-DOZ.The form No.1-DOZ contains data on 134 812 personnel individual doses, 123 404 of the personnel group A and 11 408 the personnel group B with personnel monitoring.Iin 2015,the average individual dose for the personnel group A was 1,14 mSv, the personnel group B – 0,79 mSv. In 2015, 11 720 healthcare organizations submitted the form No.3-DOZ. According to the No.3-DOZ data, more than 272 mln X-ray diagnostics were conducted in theRussian Federation in 2015. An average medical radiation dose per capita was 0,48 mSv/year and a mean medical radiation dose per an X-ray examination was 0,26 mSv. In 2015, the form No.4-DOZ contains results of 8 681 measurements of gamma dose rate in wooden houses, 12 642 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 160 174 measurements in multi-storey stone houses and 217 746 measurements on the open ground. Results of 4 441 measurements of radon concentration levels in wooden houses, 5 565 measurements in one-storey stone houses, 61 541 measurements in multi-storey stone houses are given. The population’s average effective dose from natural ionizing radiation sources amounted to 3.44 mSv/year, the average values for the subjects of the Russian Federation fall in the range from 1,6 mSv/year (Sakhalin Oblast) to 11,4 mSv/year (Jewish Autonomous Oblast). The article includes the Annexes with the final generalized forms of the Unified System of Individual Dose Control in 2015 based on the forms of statistical observations No. 1-, 3- and 4-DOZ