Stepan is probably the gentlest bear in the world. He was rescued from hunters by Yury Panteleenko when he was just three months old, and he's been a part of the Panteleenko family for 23 years now.
The Panteleenkos have trained him to be extremely human-friendly, and as a result, he's been showcased in several photo series and acted in more than 20 Russian films. In addition to going on camping trips with the family, Stepan also eats at their dinner table and even cuddles with them as they watch TV together!
