Adopting Dausha from a Russian Orphanage

We went to St.Petersburg in 2004 to adopt baby Dausha. Technically, video cameras were not allowed but I managed to smuggle one in (thus the so-so video quality.) I figured Dausha would want to see where she came from once she gets older... the footage is so important for us to show her.

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• petersburg
• adoption
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[EvilxOwl]

I love watching videos like this with a happy ending. How is Dausha ?

[zackshutt]

She's doing well. She's about to turn 4 years old, and she is the happiest little girl! We love her.

[ulabo]

well how is she doing now?? is she happy?

[zackshutt]

She is doing great. She's such a happy girl.

[skwinkle79]

Russians know who are the enemy, that is why they are stopping these adoptions, come one red giant, nationalism is the only thing that will save you.

[zackshutt]

I did hear this too. I've heard a couple reasons Russia is not letting adpotions happen at this time.

I think it's truly sad, especially after seeing all the neglect happening day-to-day over there. Hopefully the Russians will push aside their pride and let others help them out.

Only a handful of people have descructive intents. I would bet that the majority of those wanting to adopt are doing so with the best of intentions. It's too bad a few sour apples spoil the bunch.

[Natefisher1985]

I really admire people like you two.I've seen a few docuentaries about Russian Orphans and they're heartbreaking.I'm still very young and I'd wish to have my own children but I'll adopt one anyway because I think they actually deserve it.

Take care of her.God bless your family.

[Allilynn844]

wow that's amazing! i recently went to Russia and we went to a orphanage in Smolensk. That is awesome that you got to do that!i hope everything goes well!

[mouthlikeasailor]

If theyse countries want to succeed maybe they should look@our model of Social Services&other advanced countries.Russia needs to REFORM THEIR WHOLE system&put more money into services to stop these kids from being castoff to begin with,THESE KIDS HAVE VALUE!!so many of these children are perfectly fine,healthy,beautiful kids-their parents are unable to take care of them.they need to start there.alcoholism&addiction inthe family needs to be addressed&resources available for help.food stamps,ect..

[mouthlikeasailor]

i've been researching Eastern European orphanages&these children on my own&its INCREDIBLY sad&heartbreaking to see the institutions they live in&the sadness that so many of them have in their eyes.can you imagine that life?there is so little hope&they live in poverty even@the orphanages.these countries are realizing that makes them look bad to the world(us)&are foolishly stopping foreign adoptions.thats not the answer.they need to reform their whole system of beliefs about children&families...

[mouthlikeasailor]

i am so glad you smuggled a video camera in, and i'm sure your daughter is too!!! i am adopted (not from abroad tho) and its very important that if your child WANTS as they grow older that they can see where they came from, and how important it was for them to be adopted and to not stay there...you never know...the teen years can be rough and children(like me) can get emotional and sad sometimes and question all sorts of things. the part where you see her baby face is just precious.great video!T

[starbugster]

Children who grow up in orphanages, or foster care, in ANY country, incl. US, do not have great odds for a good life. In US, most kids that "age out" of foster care, orphanages end up in prison soon afterwards. I haven't heard of a case of American parents killing an adopted child from a foreign orphanage, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Most people who adopt really are very loving&want to give a child without parents a loving&stable home, one that every child needs to grow up happy.

[starbugster]

I'm glad Baby Dausha, now Toddler Dausha, found a stable and affectionate home. All children deserve a good foundation in life. This world we live in is very tough to navigate under the very best of circumstances, so every child deserves a secure and loving start. I do hope Dausha will learn about her bio. culture, and to be proud of it. It is a rich, intriguing culture. Some of the very best literature/poetry in the world is Russian.

[stacier333]

Thank you for chosing Russia for adopting a preciouse, innocent baby! I was adopted 13 years ago and have been blessed by the chances I have gotten to have.

[Jessica271979]

howd you go about adopting what international agency did u go through? I just dont want to go through one thats a scam. Youve done a great thing, Id like to do the same:]

[nahbios]

All the best to you all! So happy for you! ^_^