Vesna is attached to people who care about her, and we love her very much. Picture: Royev Ruchei Zoo Krasnoyarsk

Recently her work has been auctioned to help animals at Kharkiv Zoo, where they were at risk of starving due to the Ukrainian crisis.

Krasnoyarsk Zoo worker Ekaterina Mikhailova said: 'Vesna has shown her art skills and she gave us some decent pictures. We think if our animals have a good life but in Kharkiv they live badly, so why not sell a few pictures to help the animals in the Ukrainian zoo?'

Vesna delights children with her painting abilities.

The fox painted for a marathon two hour session, before getting tired, Ekaterina said, adding that Vesna was rewarded with some dog biscuits.

To draw, or not to draw? Vesna the polar fox becomes an internet star with her artwork. Pictures: Royev Ruchei Zoo Krasnoyarsk

The tamed fox is white with black spots. Ekaterina Mikhailova said: 'Her education was not always easy. This fox has a character, and her own opinion, and it takes a lot of patience to persuade her to do something if she doesn't agree.

'It took her a year to learn to walk on a leash and respond to commands like 'Sit', 'Lie down' and 'Give a paw'.

'We walk and play with her a lot. Vesna is attached to people who care about her, and we love her very much. It is truly fascinating to watch the habits of a wild animal that trusts you. She likes everything new, so we are constantly busy trying to create new entertainments for her.

'Its great to see her becoming a star on the internet, with people re-posting pictures with Vesna all around Russian web'.