Children
who
are
up
for
adoption
in
Russia
range
in
age
from
six
months
to
teenagers.
Most
children
are
under
developed
in
regards
to
growth
and
development;
which
is
usually
the
result
of
being
institutionalized.
This
being
said,
the
majority
develop
extremely
fast
once
they
have
been
placed
with
a
loving
family.
Children
come
from
all
ethnic
backgrounds
such
as
Caucasian,
Mediterranean,
Asian
and
Gypsies
and
it
is
also
possible
to
adopt
both
sexes,
although
the
number
of
boys
outweighs
the
number
of
girls.
They
must
be
placed
on
the
Russian
adoption
list
for
six
months
before
they
can
be
considered
for
international
adoption.
This
is
to
give
them
a
chance
of
being
placed
in
a
Russian
family.
While
most
children
will
live
in
orphanages,
most
are
not
orphans.
Many
children
are
there
as
a
result
of
teenage
pregnancies
and
some
are
there
because
their
family
could
not
afford
to
look
after
them.
The
Russian
adoption
program
is
very
successful
and
is
the
second
most
popular
country
for
American’s
to
adopt
from.
In
2005,
American
families
adopted
approximately
4,639
Russian
children.
Fees
differ
with
each
agency
used,
but
they
usually
range
from
about
$19,900
to
$25,500,
although
these
fees
do
not
include
travel,
visa
preparation,
collection
or
any
documents
that
may
need
to
be
presented.
It
is
important
to
visit
an
agency
which
either
deals
with
Russian
or
international
adoptions
and
thorough
research
of
possible
agencies
should
be
carried
out.
To
adopt
from
Russia,
only
married
couples
or
single
women
are
eligible
as
they
believe
that
women
are
the
people
do
essentially
raise
the
child.
With
your
agency
chosen
and
appropriate
fees
paid,
your
search
can
begin.
The
entire
process
takes
approximately
9
months
and
begins
with
a
home
study.
This
report
is
filled
out
by
social
workers
and
judges
the
adoptive
parent’s
merits
on
their
house,
family,
statements
from
friends
and
family
and
financial
status.
Once
this
home
study
is
completed,
you
will
have
to
complete
the
dossier
(paperwork
required
by
the
Russian
government).
It
is
advisable
to
ask
when
the
notary's
commission
expires
before
the
paperwork
is
notarized.
Most
countries
express
that
the
notary’s
commission
is
valid
for
at
least
one
year
past
the
witnessing
of
a
signature.
Once
everything
is
complete,
the
paperwork
will
be
sent
to
Russia
to
be
translated
and
will
be
handed
to
the
Russian
authorities.
Once
you
have
a
referral
from
the
agency
(based
on
your
specifications)
you
must
receive
it
personally
in
front
of
the
Russian
Ministry
on
Education.
You
will
receive
a
video
tape
of
the
child
and
any
relevant
medical
information.
If
however
you
are
not
happy
with
the
referral,
your
agency
will
work
with
you
until
you
are.
When
all
parties
are
happy,
your
agency
will
contact
the
authorities
in
Russia
so
that
the
necessary
documents
are
prepared.
You
will
then
travel
to
Russia,
usually
one
month
after
agreeing
to
the
referral,
and
everything
will
be
put
into
motion.
It
is
likely
that
the
child
will
be
ready
to
bring
home
approximately
six
months
later.
You
must
be
present
in
Russia
for
the
final
court
hearing
and
10
days
later,
your
child
will
be
able
to
come
home
with
you.
If
you
get
along
with
all
authorities
concerned,
it
will
generally
make
it
easier
if
you
ever
wan
to
adopt
a
Russian
child
again.
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It
is
advisable
to
ask
when
the
notary's
commission
expires
before
the
paperwork
is
notarized.
Most
countries
express
that
the
notary’s
commission
is
valid
for
at
least
one
year
past
the
witnessing
of
a
signature.
Once
everything
is
complete,
the
paperwork
will
be
sent
to
Russia
to
be
translated
and
will
be
handed
to
the
Russian
authorities. 
