26 Dec 2012 15:15

Federation Council calls for broader adoption capacity by Russians

MOSCOW. Dec 26 (Interfax) - On Wednesday the Russian Federation Council adopted a resolution, "On Measures to Upgrade the Mechanism of Child Adoption by Russian Citizens."

"Excessive bureaucratization of the adoption procedure, uncoordinated actions by agencies supervising support to families with children, a deficit of funds for high-tech medical assistance to children, and insufficient promotion of adoption are impeding adoption of Russian children by Russian citizens," the resolution said.

"The attitude toward the protection of parenthood and childhood has to change drastically on every level," it said.