- Adoption In the News

11.17.2005 

Several news articles about the Duma meeting on Nov. 17 that will determine the direction of foreign adoptions in Russia.

Rights Ombudsman Opposes Ban on Foreign Adoption of Russian Children

Wrap: Officials, lawmakers address child adoption in Russia

Accredited agencies should mediate foreign adoptions - minister

Minister Wants Adoptions Restricted

Adoption mediators should be held accountable - Russian official

Russian minister urges reform of adoption agencies

Russian minister calls for psych exam of foreign adopters

Minister against more U.S. adoption agencies in Russia

Russian parliamentarian opposes Hague adoption convention

Plus an interesting article where Russian government would like to ban disrespectful foreigners
State Duma Approves Amendments Barring “Disrespectful” Foreigners from Russia

11.14.2005 

Off the topic of adoption - interesting article about McDonald's in Moscow