This news article from The Moscow Times shares the stories and lessons learned by Russian families who experienced the adoption process. Adoption in Russia is relatively rare due to certain stereotypes and known challenges such as legal hurdles and potential physical and emotional disabilities. In order to address concerns and assist in the process, adoptive families are required to take a two-month course two-times a week. The article also discusses other potential concerns; such as the extensive amount of time it takes to adopt a child. The article closes on the note that attitudes about adoption have improved over the past several years.
