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 Aden Tate
What is VX Gas? The Deadliest Chemical Weapon Ever Known

It’s 1952, and two scientists working for the British company ICI have just made an astounding discovery. The men, Ranajit Ghosh and JF Newman, ar...
By Aden Tate
The History and Threat of Mustard Gas

Sulfur mustard gas has become an extremely potent threat to humanity, and has been used in many wars since the formula was originally created in t...
By Samantha Biggers
How to Use a Gas Mask Microphone & VPU Device

Communication is key to your survival, especially within a CBRN environment. For those without the proper equipment and training, this can often r...
By Jamie Jung
Affordable & Dangerous: Why You Should Avoid Surplus Gas Masks

I make my way through the bustling flea market, searching for the prize in mind: a cheap gas mask. It’s hard to maneuver from booth to booth as se...
By Jeff Edwards
A Survival Story: How to Prepare for World War 3

When the first submarine‑launched warheads turned Europe’s great cities into molten orange horizons, most civilians never saw it coming. But in ...