Gas Masks for the Masses: How a Refugee Built a Defense Contractor from Scratch

by Roman Zrazhevskiy

This isn’t just a business story, it’s about faith, fear, failure, and the fierce belief that ordinary people deserve extraordinary protection. From watching 9/11 smoke rise over NYC to shipping gas masks from our tiny apartment, we built MIRA Safety to make sure no family is left defenseless when disaster strikes.

For the first time, I’m sharing our journey in full—the struggles, the miracles, and the mission that drives us to prepare the world for whatever comes next.

By AJ Milla
The Ultimate VK-530 Filter Guide

Offering advanced protection from smoke and carbon monoxide, the new VK-530 is a gamer changer for survivalists. Get into the nitty gritty with thi...
By Matt Collins
ULPA Gas Masks? Translating PPE Standards From All Over the World

Technically speaking, having a true “ULPA” (ultra-low-particulate air filtering) gas mask is impossible. But that doesn’t mean a gas mask can’t pro...
By James Walton
Duck and Cover, Mickey! The Florida Nuclear & Disaster Risk Assessment

Without question, Florida is one of the most beautiful and well-known states in the Union. But living there also comes with a high price in the for...
By Effy Lindström
Chemical Spill in Jacksonville: Evacuation Order Lifted After Hydrochloric Acid Incident

Recently, a chemical spill occurred in Jacksonville, Florida—the latest in a long string of unintentional chemical releases in the US. In fact, sta...
By Matt Collins
Morocco Earthquake News: Devastation in Marrakesh

One of Morocco's largest cities, with a rich history, Marrakesh was recently devastated by a deadly earthquake. Troublingly, this natural disaster ...