SocietyRussia’s bear population rises as attack numbers remain within norm, ministry says
Russia records about 20–30 bear attacks on people annually, and the Natural Resources Ministry says 2026 is not unusual despite recent incidents in several regions. Five people have died in bear attacks in the Siberian Federal District over the past month. The brown bear population has risen from 182,000 to 308,000 in 15 years.
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TASS★★★☆☆2026-09-16 11:06Original
Russia’s bear population rises as attack numbers remain within norm, ministry says