MIR’s 30 Years: 1980s Volleyball Diplomacy, and MIR’s Beginning (VIDEO)
MIR's president Douglas Grimes fulfills a life-long dream: playing volleyball against Soviet Olympians, leading to the creation of MIR Corporation. Read More
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More About MIR:Commitment, Community & ConnectionsMomentous JourneysMIR’s 30 YearsGiving BackSimply put, exploring Russia and all its neighbors has been our overriding passion since 1986 – it’s all we do.There’s no other American tour outfitter that deals exclusively with this slice of the globe, and none with more first-hand experience, stronger on-the-ground contacts, or more affection for the region. Endlessly Rewarding Why end mightsWe love it here. In spite of – or perhaps because of – its wrinkles, flaws and complexities, we have found it to be endlessly rewarding, both as travelers and as human beings.Portions of the region are becoming more and more accessible: formerly secret off-limits places now see the light of day, classy five star hotels and little boutique properties are springing up at a great rate, and the recent concept of the private train journey has infused the utilitarian rail lines with a new generation of high-end railway cars designedaaa
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