Facts About Russia You Never Knew Until Now

Published on September 23, 2019 By Jason Albert

Cats In A Museum

One of the most unique museums in Russia can be in St. Petersburg. The Hermitage hosts a bunch of unique artwork in an old building – so they have a rodent problem! Well, the owners managed to come up with quite an imaginative solution.

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The Hermitage is home to around 70 cats who all protect the premises from rodent infestations. The tradition started in the 1700s by Empress Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter The Great and founder of St. Petersburg.