Olympic Bear
The main symbol of the Olympic movement in Russia
History of creation
The Russian Olympic Committee and the Olympic team have a special mascot, a Teddy Bear.
His prototype was one of the most recognizable sports symbols in history — the legendary Olympic Teddy Bear of the 1980 Games, the same kind giant who forever remained in the memory of millions of people as the personification of hospitality, openness and national celebration. The mascot embodies the sporting spirit, indomitable willpower and sincere pride in his country.
The current mascot inherits these best features, embodying key values: strength, good-naturedness and a truly athletic character. The bear honors the history of the Olympic movement and is designed to keep generations connected, evoking warm nostalgic feelings among the older generation and at the same time creating a vivid, memorable image that is close
and understandable to modern youth.
The country's mascot unites people of different ages around common ideals, proving that Olympic values — friendship, respect and striving for excellence — are relevant for everyone, regardless of age and level of training.
He becomes the very link that connects childhood dreams of sports victories with an adult understanding of their true value and significance.
The Olympic bear has acquired the role of not just a mascot, but a national cultural code linking the past, present and future of Russian sports. He invites everyone
, from toddlers to adults, to become a part of the great Olympic story.
