8 Bears in formation ? That's 64 contra-rotating propellers. What a noise ! Do you think they would do a low flypast over my house ?
The general reaction is a general scratching of heads wondering what point Putin is trying to make.
Maybe when you find out why on earth the US are investing billions in installing new ICBMs along the Polish/Belarus border you will be close to the answer why the Russians have restarted these flights. What's the US excuse for this ? Oh yes, to guard against rogue missiles coming in from - er - Iran.