THE BEAR SLAYER.

CEAUSESCU, Nicolae, 1918-1989; BEAR hunting; DICTATORS; COMMUNIST ethics; SPORTSMANSHIP; DESPOTISM; DEPOSITION of kings & rulers

The article describes the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's version of bear hunting. A critical profile of Ceausescu is provided, noting his tyrannical misrule, poor sportsmanship and lack either morality or charm. The stagy management of the bear hunts, which were organized so the dictator could sit and shoot animals without doing any real hunting, are described. His overthrow and execution are also mentioned.