The brown bear undeniably deserves to be Russia's national animal. With an average weight of almost 200 kg, immense strength, and remarkable resilience, these ferocious hunters are a perfect representation of the Slavic nation and its spirit. Despite their usual habitat in vast forests and taigas, one of these creatures has deviated from the norm and found an unusual way of life.
Introducing Stepan, a domesticated bear who resides in Moscow, Russia with his owners Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko.
When Stepan was just a 3-month-old bear, he was found alone in the forest by hunters and in a dire conditions. The Panteleenkos decided to adopt him and give him a new home.
23 years have passed, and Stepan has become an affectionate and undeniably adorable bear who enjoys helping out around the house by watering the plants and watching TV with his humans. "Despite what people might think, he is not aggressive at all,"
Mrs. Panteleenko stated. "He loves people and is a sociable bear." She also mentioned that Stepan has never bitten them.
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To maintain his energy levels, the Russian bear consumes a diet consisting of 25kg of fish, vegetables, and eggs daily. However, he manages to stay active and healthy thanks to his love for football. Additionally, he keeps himself occupied by acting in movies and posing for photoshoots.
The couple adopted Stepan when he was just 3 months
Even with his towering 7-foot height and colossal 400-pound weight, this mammoth bear is nothing but a kind and tender giant! He has a fondness for humans and is incredibly sociable, disregarding any judgments made about his size or appearance.
Stepan was found by hunters in a forest when he was weak and lonely
But Svetlana and Yuriy brought him back to health
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"He absolutely loved people and was a really sociable bear."
Stepan likes to watch TV on the sofa
Stepan's lovely moments
