Beauty and beasts: Photo shoot in the wild

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Amazing images show 29-year-old Russian woman Victoria Fadina hanging out with her friend Stephan, a giant bear, among other animals.

The “beauty and beast” pair is seen playing chess, reading a book and taking a selfie.

The pictures are part of a series by Russian photographer Natalia Grebesheva, 25, who likes to take interesting portraits of her wife.

"Stephan is a unique bear that lives with a family in Moscow and it is possible to book a photo session with him as he is very friendly with humans,” Natalia said.

Victoria Fadina poses with Stephan, a giant bear. The bear sticks its tongue out at Victoria Fadina. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina sits with the bear and smiles to the camera. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina holds a book and dazes at the bear. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina pretends to play chess with the bear. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina sits with the bear and looks at the book. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina sits with a wolf and stares at the sky. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina poses with an eagle owl next to her head. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina poses with an eagle owl as she looks back to the camera. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina poses with a wolf. [Photo/VCG]

Victoria Fadina poses with a pack of wolves. [Photo/VCG]

(CHINA DAILY)