How Russia's imagination of its history shapes its present |

The symbol for the immense county of Russia, and, one that its President is often seen embracing, is the mighty brown bear. Like its animal counterpart, Russia has spent periods in international hibernation but even when it is seemingly out of view, its ferocity lingers, a reminder to all that if provoked, the bear will fight back.

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