Challenges
Russians want their children to remain in their country, but according to various statistics, Russian families rarely adopt. Interfax found from a June 2005 poll by the Russian Public Opinion Studies Center (VTsIOM), which polled 153 cities, towns, and villages of 46 regions of Russia that:
- 81% of Russians do not plan to adopt a child.
- 61% believe that the government should not ban adoption by foreign families.
- 13% believe that foreign adoption was necessary to solve the problem of neglected children.
Fears
- If the treaty is accepted the number of foreign adoptions may drop as many adoptive parents will not welcome the idea of the Russian government being free to intrude in their lives at any time.
- Many feel that the proposed treaty may be a way to shut down international adoptions all together which will in the end hurt the waiting children of Russia.
Where It Stands
The balance between the rights of an adoptive family, the safety of a child, and the country of origin to monitor a child's well being.
"What is happening in Russia is part of a fundamental restructuring of international adoption across several countries," said Adam Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, an adoption research and advocacy organization. "In most of the countries involved, the changes are part of a widespread change in global practices to protect children, and that is a good thing in the long term."
Changes within the international adoption process are normal, and almost to be expected. Many programs have stopped over time for restructuring or due to allegations of "trafficking." So be prepared when pursuing any overseas adoption.
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References include several news articles from the following:
BBC
The Christian Science Monitor
RIA Novosti (Russian News & Information Agency)
MosNews.com
The New York Time - Working on Overhaul, Russia Halts Adoption Applications 
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