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Russia

In Russia:

Since 1992, Bethany has worked with accredited agencies to assist in the adoption of nearly 700 Russian children into loving, forever families in the United States. In addition, Bethany has in the past implemented numerous child and family welfare projects, including family preservation, family reunification, pregnancy counseling, deinstitutionalization, foster care, and life skills training.

Our greatest need in Russia currently is to raise more funds in support of Caring Connection grants for children with special placement needs. Your gift can help bring a family together. If you feel compelled to help the children of Russia, please designate your donation to Russia.

About Russia

Population: 138,739,892 (July 2011 est.)

Capital city: Moscow

Official language: Russian

Religion: Russian Orthodox: 15–20%; Muslim: 10–15%; Other Christian: 2% (2006 est.) Note: Estimates are of practicing worshipers; Russia has many non-believers and non-practicing believers.

Government: Federation

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Arrivals

Name: Artem Country: Ukraine Born: Thu, 04/24/2008

Artem, born on March 14, 2006, Anastasia, born on April 24, 2008, and Lena, born on August 29, 2004, are the son and daughters of Tony and Risa. The biological siblings were born in Ukraine and welcomed home to Oregon on April 13, 2010.

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Name: Dorothy Joy Country: Russia Born: Thu, 01/08/2009

Dorothy Joy, daughter of Jeanie, was born in Russia on January 8, 2009. She was welcomed home to Tennessee on February 13, 2010, by sister Anna.

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Name: Connor Country: Russia Born: Thu, 10/16/2008

Connor, son of Andrew and Emmy, was born in Russia on October 16, 2008. He was welcomed home to Colorado on July 16, 2010.

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Name: Sebastian Country: Colombia Born: Thu, 09/10/2009

Sebastian, son of Jeff and Adriana, was born in Colombia on September 10, 2009. He was welcomed home to Michigan on March 15, 2010, by brother Santiago.

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Name: Nathaniel Country: China Born: Wed, 11/02/2005

Nathaniel, son of Joel and Becky, was born in China on November 2, 2005. He was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010.

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Name: Gracyn Adele Mei Country: China Born: Fri, 08/15/2008

Gracyn Adele Mei, daughter of Kevin and Rochelle, was born in China on August 15, 2008. She was welcomed home to Michigan on May 20, 2010, by siblings Espen and Sierra.

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Name: Leah Country: China Born: Sun, 11/15/2009

Leah, daughter of Mark and Ann, was born in China on November 15, 2009. She was welcomed home to Michigan on August 13, 2010, by sister Mia.

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Name: Ava Country: China Born: Sat, 12/13/2008

Ava, daughter of Bill and Amy, was born in China on December 13, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on July 15, 2010, by brother Hayden.

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Name: Melia Country: China Born: Sat, 02/09/2008

Melia, daughter of Adam and Cori, was born in China on February 9, 2008. She was welcomed home to Wisconsin on June 18, 2010, by siblings Gideon, Breck, and Kieran.

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Adoption requirements in Russia:

Adoptive parents must be no more than 45 years older than the child. Both parents must be in good health with no criminal background or history of substance abuse or mental illness. Single women are welcome to apply. Officials require financial stability and expect a minimum of $60,000 annual income per family.

Both parents must travel to Russia to complete the adoption process. Three trips are required. The first and second trip will be approximately five to seven days, with the third trip spanning three to five days. Both a U.S. passport and a visa are needed in order to travel to Russia. If you are considering international adoption, visit our international adoption page or download the adoption guide. If you are ready to take the first step, begin by completing the preliminary application.

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About Russia:

The largest country in the world in terms of area, Russia is located in northern Asia, and is bordered by the Arctic and the North Pacific Oceans. While massive in size, Russia struggles with severe climates, poor access routes, and poor agricultural traits in much of its landscape.

Global children's fund:

This fund is designed to provide a way to meet the most urgent global needs. For millions of orphans worldwide, extreme poverty and medical crisis are a life or death, and seemingly hopeless, situation. With your help, through the Global Children's Fund, we are able to meet many children's and families' most critical and urgent needs in a timely and relevant fashion. Together we can give a child hope for a future.

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