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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Bear The Russian Bear is a national personification for Russia, used in Cartoons and articles at least since the 19th century, and relating alike to Tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union and the present post-Soviet Russia. It often was and is used by Westerners, to begin with especially in Britain and later also in the US, and not always in a flattering context - on occasion used to imply that Russia is "big, brutal and clumsy" (see 19th century cartoon below). The bear image was, however, on various occasions (especially in the 20th century) also taken up by Russians themselves. Having the teddy bear "Misha" as the mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games - boycotted by numerous countries due to the invasion of Afghanistan - was evidently intended to counter the "big and brutal Russian Bear" image with a small, cuddly bear.
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What does a bear symbolize?
A bear symbolizes strength, and solitude.
How do you say honey bear in Russian?
Медовый мишка is honey bear in Russian.
What is little bear in Russian?
"Медвежонок" (Medvezhonok) is little bear in Russian.
Russian for bear?
The Russian word for bear is "медведь" (pronounced medved).
What sort of bear is a dancing bear?
Russian brown
In Touching Spirit Bear what does the at oow symbolize?
Trust
What is important about the teddy bear?
They symbolize happiness and comfort.
What are the release dates for Feeding the Russian Bear - 1903?
Feeding the Russian Bear - 1903 was released on: USA: November 1903
How do you pronounce bear in Russian?
Medved.
What important figure from the Russian Revolution does Snowball symbolize?
Leon Trotsky
What animal is Russia's national emblem?
Russia's national animal is the Russian brown bear. The Bear and the double headed egale
What actors and actresses appeared in Realms of the Russian Bear - 1992?
The cast of Realms of the Russian Bear - 1992 includes: Nikolay Drozdov as Presenter
