A bronze sculpture by Leonid Sokov depicts the iconic image of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin paired with a bear's paw, merging political symbolism with folkloric tradition. The juxtaposition of Stalin's authoritative figure with the primitive, totemic bear's foot evokes themes of raw power, mythology, and the cult of personality that defined the Soviet era. The work is mounted on an elegant green marble base, grounding this provocative commentary in a classical aesthetic tradition.