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Recommended Resources

Accredited Agencies - A listing of agencies accredited to handle adoptions.
Adopting from Russia - Well-presented and extensive, information on all aspects of the adoption process compiled by parents of two children adopted from Russia.
Eastern European Adoption Coalition - Unaffiliated information resource for all aspects of adopting from Russia and other Eastern European countries, and a unique buddy system for support.
Hannah and her Mama - Adoptive parent Susan Ward's excellent site about single parent, older child adoption from Russia.
Russian Adoption Medical Page - Dr. Eric Downing in Russia offers information about his services, and some of the best insight into Russia adoption and medical issues; also general travel information, and a message board for your questions.
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Adoption Medicine Specialists - Learn about this medical specialty and find help locating a physician experienced in evaluating medical records and videos.
Adoption Resources: Russia - Agencies, facilitators, documentation, assistance, support, and personal accounts.
Adoption Travel Resources - Tips and information from those who have been there and travel professionals.
Child & Youth Issues - Emotional, behavioral, and medical issues in adoption.
Issues and Concerns in International Adoption - Resources and information about fetal alcohol syndrome, attachment disorder, institutionalization and other concerns for adopting parents.
More resources about international adoption:
Adopting Parents Center
Adoption Resources by Country
Agencies, Support: By State
Agencies, Support: Canada
Financial Issues in International Adoption
Getting Started
Government Resources
Resources for Non-US/Canadian Nationals
Waiting Children: International

Comments

I double checked with a friend who adopted from Russia last year. She says:

Russia ONLY recognizes a child's russian citizenship...they aren't American in Russia's eyes. Same applies the other way around...America only recognizes their US citizenship - but they are in fact, dual citizens until the age of 18. At that time they can "renounce" either citizenship (and really have to...) If they travel to Russia, they do so on the Russian passport and otherwise they use the US passport

Hope that helps!

Posted by: Crick at 02/13/2007 03:46 PM

I believe a child born in Russia remains a citizen until they are 18?

I will ask someone more experienced in this area to respond...:)

Posted by: Crick at 02/13/2007 09:59 AM

These websites were such a comfort and fount of information when we were awaiting the adoption of my granddaughter from Russia. I have one question, I know that she automatically became a US citizen with the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. However, what became of her Russian citizenship at that time? Can't find that information anywhere else.

Posted by: Grandcomps at 02/12/2007 08:12 AM

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