Аннотация:Spatial distribution of Chernobyl derived radionuclides was studied in forest soils in the zones with different levels of radioactive contamination. Spatial heterogeneity of 137Cs, Zn, Pb, Cd in forest litter and in deeper layers of soils is described. It was found that radiocaesium contamination correlated positively with lead contamination within A0 horizon.