The Hermitage is demanding 847,000 rubles from a visitor who sat on an 18th-century throne of the Grand Master of the Maltese Order 👑
In March, the man ignored warnings from museum attendants, settled himself on the antique throne, and even put his feet up on the gilded carved bench. The result: a deformed seat, torn velvet, and cracks in the fabric of the footrest.
The restoration will cost the museum 825,000 rubles, plus court fees.
The hearing is scheduled for January 26.
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