Russian Bear

The Russian Bear is a national personification of Russia, which was used in Western Europe, especially in Great Britain and is.

Most is in this case alluded to (geographical ) size of Russia. Since the 20th century, the symbol is also used by the Russians themselves. Thus, it was selected as the mascot for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, the bear Misha. The bear is also found in the logo of United Russia party again.

The Great Game: Russia ( the bear ) sitting on Persia ( the cat ) and the UK (the lion ) observed

Logo of the United Russia party

Mischka, mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympics