The Hermitage resumed work after the security threat was reported. This was reported by the official Telegram channel of the museum.
"Hermitage works normally. The museum security staff together with the employees of the Russian National Guard checked the galleries and office space in the Winter Chamber, "the statement said.
On January 30, 2025, it became known that the main entrance to the Winter Chamber of the Hermitage of St. Petersburg was temporarily closed due to anonymous program on security.
On January 24, the visitors of the Hermitage were evacuated due to security threats. The reason for the evacuation was an anonymous message containing threats. Due to the message received, about 3.3 thousand visitors were evacuated from the museum.
The next day of the "mining" of the State Museum, a criminal case has been initiated consciously for the terrorist act.
