Russia Initiates Urgent Bear Population Control Following Deadly Spike in Attacks

Russian authorities are implementing emergency measures to manage a surging brown bear population after 22 fatal attacks were reported across the country.

Editorial Desk

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Moscow, Russia — The Russian government is developing emergency protocols to manage the nation’s brown bear population following a surge in lethal encounters that has claimed at least 22 lives.

Officials confirmed on Wednesday that they are drafting urgent measures to address the animal population, which has grown unmanageable in several regions. The initiative follows a series of deadly incidents that have occurred since the spring.

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Data indicates that the brown bear population has more than doubled over the past 30 years, reaching a total of 308,000. Experts attribute this significant growth in part to shorter, milder winter seasons.

According to a tally by The Moscow Times, at least 19 of the 22 fatalities have occurred since April across the Far North, Siberia, and the Far East. The administration of Vladimir Putin is now prioritizing these control measures to mitigate further risks to the public.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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