Animal often used as a symbol of Russia (4)

I believe the answer is:

bear

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Give birth to - large mammal" , "Show" , "Paddington, Rupert" , "Support; produce (fruit)" , "Pessimistic investor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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