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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.

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...

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!