Documents reveal that Russia’s renowned Mosfilm studio and several regional museums have procured military-capable drones and electronic equipment to support the war effort in Ukraine, spending nearly 6 million rubles. This unusual allocation of cultural institutions’ budgets stems from a government decree permitting such acquisitions amidst sweeping Western sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s access to dual-use technology. Notably, the Vyborg Museum-Reserve and Monrepos Park have also engaged in similar purchases, further illustrating a strategic pivot by state-backed entities to bolster military capabilities through unconventional means. This development underscores the lengths to which Russia is willing to go to sustain its military operations despite significant international pressure.