Apr 03
Sudzhanskiy regional court in Kursk region released verdict to twenty-five year old citizen of this region Natalia who brutally abused her children.The mother has 3 little children whom she has neglected, did not work with and drank alcohol frequently. She constantly abused her oldest 4-year old daughter and at times threw food on the floor so that she would not starve to death. The food consisted of leftovers that were served to her like a dog.
The court released verdict to relinquish Natalia’s parental rights for her oldest daughter and set limited rights for the younger ones.
Due to the brutal abuse of her older daughter the criminal investigation was started. During the investigation Natalia gave birth and had another daughter. She took care of her new born the same way as she did with her 4-year old. Due to neglecting her new born the child developed chronic rhinitis that lead to death. It was too late to provide any kind of medical help due to improper care so the child died being less than one month old.
The court has recognized Natalia guilty and released verdict that simply slapped her hands and charged 5,000 rubles fine ($212). The softness of the verdict has surprised everyone.
I have posted this article for one reason. International adoptions in Russia have been permitted since 1992. A lot of changes have taken its place since then and fewer orphans are being adopted today. Since 1996 fifteen adopted Russian children have been abused and killed in America. The Russian government has made huge deal and became anti-foreign adoption. The purpose is to show the world that government cares for orphans. Well, if they did then there would not be so many orphans in Russia and more than 100,000 children become orphans in Russia annually. Furthermore, annually more than 1,000 children are abused and killed in Russia, yet no one says or mentions anything about them. Then we read this story and my heart goes out for so many children in Russia whose voices are not heard.
My take on this whole thing follows. You are never too old to try something new. Though many of us are not doing what we once dreamed, we can still change our world for Christ by small, but significant actions. I am very pro adoption and greatly admire and respect those who have adopted Russian orphans. Unfortunately, less than 2 percent of all orphans get adopted; thus many more need our help and I am asking you to make the difference in the lives of forgotten and voiceless lives. Pray for many Russian children who are in situations like Natalia’s children. Pray for orphans and do something about it by leaving a legacy and faithfully serving the Lord while you are on this earth.
Blessings, Alex
