The Mir sailing ship arrived in the seaport of Wismar on June 7, 2018. The frigate will take part in the Hafenfest 2018 holiday that will last in the German city till June 10. The Mir has become a desirable guest of solemn events and the real decoration of the seaport.

In honor of the first call at the seaport the Mir has been accepted by Wismar Burgomaster Tomas Bayer. The captain of the sailing ship, Andrey Orlov, and crewmembers have become honorable guests of the event.

During the mooring in Wismar, the Mir will work in the mode of open board. Those who wish can visit the sailing ship. In addition, the festival’s program envisions musical concerts, sportive competitions, stage shows, fairs and other performances. In conclusion of Hafenfest 2018 visitors will be able to enjoy colorful fireworks.

Wismar is a comfortable and warm Hanseatic town in Germany. The town is washed by the Baltic Sea. In the old days one of the largest ports was situated in Wismar where ships carrying cargoes for North European cities called at. Just now the seaport is the major industrial and logistics hub. The town has not changed its structure since the 13^th century. The historical center of Wismar with its particularities and churches in the Gothic brick style is the cultural heritage of UNESCO.