08.10.2009
Main military procuracy came up with a decision that Navy officials broke the law permitting to conduct a banquet on Avrora cruiser.
"Investigation found out that on the night of June 6, 2009 the festivities related to anniversary of
Russian Pioneer journal were held at
Avrora cruiser with 150 guests", replies military procuracy to
Fontanka.ru. "Permission to conduct the activity given by Navy officials contradicts requirements of regulations and law "Cultural heritage objects"; it made background of loss (damage) of museum valuables".
Procuracy representatives did not name guilty persons may be brought to responsibility.
Cruiser
Avrora more known as Central Naval Museum branch is still heading list of Russian Navy warships being a ship No.1 there.
The museum was closed during the party, so responsibility for things happened rests with captain and crew along with those who permitted the banquet. According to some sources, the permission was personally given by Rear Admiral Anatoly Lipinsky, Leningrad Naval Base commander who was promoted to Novorossiysk Naval Base commander soon after.
Source: RusNavy.com
