Where do the Hermitage cats live?
Q: Where do the Hermitage cats live?
A: The Hermitage cats live in the basement of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Q: How long have cats been guarding the museum?
A: Cats have been guarding the museum for more than 200 years, since the Tsars ruled Russia.
Q: Who takes care of the Hermitage cats?
A: Three people take care of the daily needs of the Hermitage cats.
Q: How many cats were there on the museum grounds in 2010?
A: In 2010, Maria Haltunen, who directs the museum's cat program, said that there were 60 cats on the museum grounds.
Q: How many cats were there on the museum grounds in May 2013?
A: In May 2013, the count had grown to 74 cats, of both sexes, according to Haltunen.
Q: How are the cats fed?
A: There are kitchens for cooking their food since they all have different preferences.
Q: Who pays for the care of the cats?
A: Donations, charity gifts and sponsorship from a cat food company pay for the care of the Hermitage cats.
