Are there red pandas in Russia?

Yes, red pandas are found in Russia. They inhabit the temperate forests of the Russian Far East, specifically in the southern regions of Primorsky Krai and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. In Russia, red pandas are known as "krasnaya panda" or "ognennaya lisitsa," meaning "red panda" and "fiery fox." The Russian population of red pandas is considered a distinct subspecies called Ailurus fulgens styani. These red pandas are crucial to the biodiversity and ecological balance of the forests in this part of Russia.