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- Russian officials culled over 3,400 dangerous brown bears in 2026.
- Brown bear population grew from about 130,000 in 1990 to nearly 308,000 in 2026.
- Bear attacks killed 26 people in Russia this year, including seven in Krasnodar region.
- Authorities imposed curfews and formed hunter bands in several municipalities to limit bear encounters.
- The emergencies ministry advises making loud noises and staying motionless if a bear attacks.