Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Spain to sign treaty to ban gay couple from adopting

Previously, around early July 2013, Russian was putting adoptions on hold because of possible children going to same-sex parents from other countries.  Targeting those countries that allow same-sex marriage.  Now, it looks like these countries may be signing an agreement with Russia to not block straight couples from adopting.

http://www.advocate.com/parenting/2013/12/31/reports-spain-sign-accord-russia-barring-gays-adopting

bombings in volgograd

Sad to hear that once again there has been a terrorist attack in Volgograd.  There was one this summer, shortly after we left Russia with our son.  This place holds alot of memories for us as a family.  I will always remember this place, but am sure glad we don't need to go back.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/01/world/europe/bomb-attacks-in-russia-echo-threats-by-chechen-insurgent.html?src=recg