Polonsky gestured at Lebedev saying: "I'm already worn out from the desire to give [him] a punch in the chops." Lebedev said: "Well, try it" and stood up. Lebedev was persuaded to take his seat, but seconds later hit Polonsky as the latter began criticising him again. A second blow sent the developer tumbling backwards in his chair to the floor. Lebedev stood in a pugilist's pose and stopped in front of Polonsky, saying: "Go on then, or are you waiting for me to take off my glasses?"