# The Bear — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Bear in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bear, Mr. Bear

**First appearance:** 0008-the-bear-the-dog-and-the-cat

## Who they are

A talking bear who appears in animal tales, sometimes helpful or foolish.

## Relationships

### [The Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/the_dog)

_rivalry_

The Bear and the Dog are natural adversaries, often fighting or competing in folktale contests.

### [The Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/characters/the_dog)

_rivalry_

The Bear and the Dog are natural adversaries, often fighting or competing in folktale contests.

## In the story

### [The Bear, the Dog, and the Cat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/the-bear-the-dog-and-the-cat)

The bear who helps the dog by stealing a child and later visits the dog's home, causing trouble by singing.

### [Glossary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/glossary)

Referenced by the popular name Mikháilo Ivánovich.

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