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Realms of the Russian Bear, produced for BBC-TV, provides a rare look at the magnificent expanse of nature and wildlife inside Russian borders. This highly acclaimed six-tape documentary series is enhanced by exceptional cinematography and original music. Volume two, Realms of the Russian Bear: The Arctic Frontier, takes you into frozen and desolate Tundra to one of Russia's prized preserves, Wrangel Island, where 10,000 polar bears live free. Also, see the world of lemmings, Arctic fox, beluga sturgeon, snow bunting, and more. Other videos in the series are Realms of the Russian Bear: The Frozen Forest, Realms of the Russian Bear: Red Deserts, Realms of the Russian Bear: The Celestial Mountains, Realms of the Russian Bear: Green Jewel of the Caspian, and Realms of the Russian Bear: Born of Fire.