Russia has a capable and independent nuclear and radiation safety regulatory body but must improve in key areas including collaboration among the different authorities involved in the regulation and supervision of the use of nuclear energy, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team has said.

The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team said that because of its expanding nuclear programme, Russia should develop and periodically update nuclear regulator Rostechnadzor’s human resource plan.

The team also called for the further development of Rostechnadzor’s management system and the establishment of a formal inspectors’ training and qualification process.