I was surprised to learn that U.S. only adopts about 1,000 Russian kids annually. I know of at least a dozen myself.
The adoption system slowed way down in recent years
The hurdles grew higher and steeper and more numerous and the costs skyrocketed. Round trip tickets to Russia purchased with less than a week’s notice - check out the prices. Most adoptions now required 3 trips by the families
It us what it is. There is no comparison between the way chldren without families, especially those with special needs or of mixed race, are treated in the US, vs China and Russia
The adoption system slowed way down in recent years
The hurdles grew higher and steeper and more numerous and the costs skyrocketed. Round trip tickets to Russia purchased with less than a week’s notice - check out the prices. Most adoptions now required 3 trips by the families
It us what it is. There is no comparison between the way chldren without families, especially those with special needs or of mixed race, are treated in the US, vs China and Russia