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Russia seizes 'Iron Throne' ahead of 'Game of Thrones' finale
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The Iron Throne is seen on the set of the television series Game of Thrones in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland in a picture taken June 24, 2014. (Reuters/Phil Noble)
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tand down Jon Snow, Daenerys and Sansa. As the hit series "Game of Thrones" draws to a close, Russian authorities say they have seized the "Iron Throne".
Traders set up a replica of the throne featured in the HBO drama in a main square of Saint Petersburg for passersby to take pictures with, city hall said Tuesday.
But during a raid, officials seized the seat, which they said was installed in the former imperial capital illegally.
They did not provide details of the throne's location or whether it would be returned.
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The last episode of "Game of Thrones", which has enjoyed worldwide success over eight seasons, will be broadcast on Sunday.
According to a survey by state pollster VTsIOM, one in ten Russians are watching the US series.
