Realms of the Russian Bear

Episode 01

Green Jewel of the Caspian

Nov 15, 1992 · 50 min

This episode shows the verdant beauty of the wetlands surrounding the Caspian Sea.

Episode 02

The Celestial Mountains

Nov 22, 1992 · 50 min

Creatures of the USSR's remote mountains ranges, high deserts & inhospitable soda lakes.

Episode 03

The Red Deserts

Nov 29, 1992 · 50 min

The arid central deserts of the former USSR, & the animals that live in these harsh lands.

Episode 04

The Arctic Frontier

Dec 6, 1992 · 50 min

The Arctic tundra bursts into life in summer, a bounty of flowers, birds & grazing herds.

Episode 05

Siberia: The Frozen Forest

Dec 13, 1992 · 50 min

Siberia has temperatures of -70C and is home to Baikal, the world's oldest, deepest lake.

Episode 06

Born of Fire

Dec 20, 1992 · 50 min

Russia's Far East is home to a plethora of fauna, from sea eagles to Siberian tigers.