Next research submersion of the “Mir” submersible vehicles is scheduled for 2011 and aimed at studying Geneva lake.
Next summer famous Russian “Mir” submersibles will travel to Geneva lake with a research mission, supporting student exchange between Russia and Switzerland. The expedition will last at least 2 months.
“Mir” submersibles and their carrier vessel “Akademik Keldysh” were built for oceanology research and rescue missions. They participated in deep-water shooting of “Titanic” remains for James Cameron’s well-known movie.
Geneva lake is second largest fresh-water lake in Europe, located in Switzerland and France.
Source: RIA Novosti