Has anyone ever actually ridden it? I know the accident happened before this area was actually open/finished so it basically never got used before but I question if anyone breaking into the exclusion zone ever powered it up and turned it on.
You’re legitimately fine touring Chernobyl, if you clear it with the Ukrainian government. Radiation levels aren’t ideal, but they’re well within the tolerance of a day trip. Just avoid actively searching for radiation sources and you’ll be fine 999/1000 trips. Particularly on the Ferris wheel, tetanus and structural integrity are a greater concern. Which is to say, yeah, sure