Boule-de-Neige
After a revolution, the Grand Khan appoints a white bear, Boule-de-Neige, ruler of a rebellious city, hoping to frighten its people into obedience. Bear trainer Olga discovers the animal was stolen from her and calms it; the bear’s decrees are actually written by Olga’s lover Kachmir, disguised in a bearskin. When officials uncover the ruse and conspire against the bear, Olga and Schamyl foil the plot; the bear escapes and causes chaos, and the Khan appoints Olga and Kachmir to rule together.