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September, 2026 / 
5 September, 2026 // Russia's brown bear population has doubled since 1990 to 307.9k in 2026 (Ministry of Natural Resources). Largest numbers are in Siberia and the Far East: Krasnoyarsk Krai 26.6k, Khabarovsk Krai 26.2k, Kamchatka Krai 24.2k, Irkutsk Oblast 22.4k, Yakutia 18.8k, Amur Oblast 13.3k, Tomsk Oblast 11.2k, Buryatia 6.1k, Altai Republic 4.7k. Bears are increasingly spotted near villages and towns, with attacks on people recorded.
1 September, 2026 // According to the Ministry of Education, more than 38,000 schools in Russia will accommodate 17.5 million students in the 2026-2027 academic year. The number of first-graders is 1.5 million. The average price of a bouquet (usually roses) for September 1st (Knowledge Day and the start of the school year) is about 50 USD.
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