# Russia has a bear problem as attacks are reported almost daily

https://mins.news/en/item/54836

- Meduza, 2026-09-11 15:21 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/11/russia-has-a-bear-problem-attacks-are-being-reported-almost-daily-officials-are-killing-potentially-conflict-prone-bears-and-want-greater-powers-to-drastically-reduce-their-population

> Brown bear attacks have been reported almost daily across Russia since late summer 2026, with several recent deaths. Officials cite scarce natural food, access to waste and a growing bear population, while imposing alerts and access restrictions and killing bears deemed potentially conflict-prone. Regional authorities want broader powers to reduce the population.