“As soon as my strength allowed, I tore off his paw—so that I could love him and not abandon him.”

Every year, October 27th is celebrated worldwide as Teddy Bear Day. In Russia, the date may be slightly different, shifting to November 19th. But no one stops us from remembering the teddy bears we played with as children twice a year.

On the eve we told We've been sharing stories about your precious bears, and today we've collected your stories about pawless, funny, and athletic ones. We even included—surprise!—a stuffed dog! Read the stories on the cards.

We also suggest you reread our colleagues at "Regional Aspect" about how Penza is bringing back childhood memories. Much of the exhibition at the unusual "I'm a Bear" museum-living room is comprised of Soviet and German teddy bears. But this place is definitely not for children. Read on. plush stories for adults -  here:.