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Realms of the Russian Bear: Born of Fire  (1992)

Ring of fire

Deep in the Russian Far East, natural history professor, conservationist and world-renowned biogeographer Nikolai Drozdov explores the myriad life that flourishes in the volcanic wilderness of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

The final installment of the epic BBC series, Realms of the Russian Bear, Born of Fire is a visually stunning celebration of the spectacular scenery and diverse flora and fauna occupying this World Heritage Site. Drozdov’s enthusiasm is contagious as he journeys through his native land, with his animated narration bringing to life the beauty of this remarkable region, with its extraordinary ecosystems and abruptly changing seasons.

From salamanders to sea eagles, and from salmon to Siberian tigers, stunning cinematography from award-winning wildlife photographers Martin Saunders, Hugh Maynard and Martyn Colbeck examines a plethora of species. Made by renowned wildlife producer John Sparks, Born of Fire is an absorbing look at the animals that thrive in this volatile environment, formed as the Arctic collides with Southeast Asia.

Copyright holder

Copyright Holder: BBC - Natural History Unit
Address: c/o BBC Motion Gallery
Room E251
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8433 2861 / 2
Email: motiongallery.uk@bbc.co.uk
Website: http://www.bbcmotiongallery.com

Film credits

Presenter: Nikolai Drozdov
Photography: Martin Saunders
Music: Martin Kiszko
Series Producer: John Sparks
VT (video tape) Editor: Peter Belcher
Unit Manager: Cynthia Connolly
Photography: Richard Kirby
Photography: Ian McCarthy
Sound: Nigel Tucker
Dubbing Mixer: Graham Wild
Film Editor: Jo Payne
Writer: Nigel Marven
Producer: Nigel Marven
Post Production Co-ordinator: Diana Richards Cronk
Photography: Gavin Thurston
Assistant Producer: Fergus Beeley
Sound: Kevin Meredith
Dubbing Mixer: Neil Hipkiss
Graphics: Alison Murphy
Location Co-ordinator: Duncan Thomson
Production Manager: Igor Nosov
Underwater Photography: Rick Price
Dubbing Editor: Simon Tucker
Series Telecine: Rex Sawyers
Music Conductor: Harry Rabinowitz
Production Secretary: Isabel Pritchard
Field Assistant: Anatoly Petrov
Production Manager: Olga Nosova
Graphics: 422 Videographic design
Production Company: BBC - Natural History Unit
Associated Broadcaster: WNET 13, New York

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