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Spate of deadly maulings as Russian bears come out of the woods

Franciszek Józef Beszłej

12.09.2026, 13:02

According to an estimate by Russia’s Natural Resources Ministry, the country has around 307,900 brown bears, more than double the figure in 1990. — According to an estimate by Russia’s Natural Resources Ministry, the country has around 307,900 brown bears, more than double the figure in 1990. Photo: Envato/kjekol

At least 10 people have reportedly been killed since the start of summer.