Texan authorities refute Russian allegations about Maxim Kuzmin's death
Texan authorities have refuted childrens rights commissioner Pavel Astakhov's statement that the US police believe that Max Shatto (Maxim Kuzmin), a Russian boy adopted by a US family, died of natural causes.
Preliminary autopsy of Maxim reveal signs of potential abuse – Astakhov
US police have said that three-year-old Max Shatto, a Russian boy originally named Maxim Kuzmin and adopted by a Texan couple last fall, does not appear to have died of natural causes, children rights commissioner Pavel Astakhov said at a news conference on Thursday.
Ombudsman not to rescind statement on adopted child's death
Children's Rights Ombudsman Pavel Astakhov said he will not rescind his earlier statements concerning an adopted Russian child killed by his new U.S. family.
Birth mother of adopted boy who died in the US wants to reclaim his brother
The birth mother of Maxim Kuzmin who was adopted by the Shatto family in the US has asked the authorities to restore her parental rights to Maxim's younger brother, Kirill, who is still living with the American family.
Another adopted Russian orphan perishes in the US – rights ombudsman
A Texan adoptive mother is suspected of having killed her Russian child, Children’s Rights Commissioner for the President of the Russian Federation Pavel Astakhov announced in his blog Monday.
Russian kids rights czar claims US adoption ban in line with international law
Responding to charges reportedly asserted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov declared that Russia's willingness to ban US adoptions of its children are in line with its obligations under international law, and that he's prepared to say as much to President Vladimir Putin.
Children's ombudsman calls for giving orphans in Russia a decent future
Russian Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov has urged the government and society to take all measures so as to ensure a decent future for orphans in Russia. On Wednesday the State Duma approved an amendment prohibiting Americans from adopting Russian children.
Kids' rights czar proposes criminal liability for physical bullying
Presidential Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov has proposed imposing criminal liability on children who beat other kids.
Child can only be taken from family after court ruling - Astakhov
A child can only be taken from his family after a court ruling is issued in this regard, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov said at an expert council meeting on Thursday.
Russian kids rights czar works with investigators to address pedophiles
The Investigative Committee has proposed requiring liability for any individual, who does not report on suspicious individuals accompanying children to the police.
Legal methods of fighting filicide
Last year, 1,762 children were murdered in Russia. Of those, 30% were killed by parents or other close relatives and relations. This is the fourth year in a row that child murder-rate figures have neared 2,000.
Sweden to consider child adoption agreement with Russia
Sweden is ready to consider signing a bilateral adoption agreement with Russia, the press service of Presidential Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov said after his two-day visit to Sweden.
Finnish court upholds decision to take newborn child from Russian mother
The Helsinki Administrative Court has upheld the decision to take a newborn child from Russian national Anastasia Zavgorodnyaya, human rights activist Johan Baeckman told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Russian children's ombudsman takes on another case in Finland
Presidential Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov has assumed control over the case of Russian citizen Albina Kasatkina, whose two children were taken from her by the Finnish authorities.
Russian children's ombudsman lambasts Finland
Russian Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov has sent a special report to President Vladimir Putin on violations of the rights of Russian families in Finland.
Moscow court dismisses Hansen's lawsuit against Russian ombudsman
The Moscow Savyolovsky District Court refused to satisfy the defamation lawsuit by Torry Ann Hansen, the former U.S. foster mother of Artyom Savelyev.
Moscow demands unrestricted access to Russian children at Ranch for Kids
Moscow has demanded from Washington unrestricted access to Russian children at the Ranch for Kids in Eureka, MT.
Hansen's complaint against Russian children's ombudsman dismissed
Moscow's Tverskoy District Court has rejected the defamation lawsuit lodged by U.S. citizen Torry Hansen, former foster mother of Anton Savelyev, whom she put on a plane back to Russia, against Russian Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov.
Ombudsman hopes Russian-U.S. adoption treaty will be ratified
Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov hopes the adoption treaty between Russia and the United States will be ratified on July 6.
Hansen's lawsuit against Russian children's ombudsman to be heard on July 4
The Moscow District Court will resume on July 4 its hearing of a lawsuit filed by Torry Ann Hansen, the former U.S. foster mother of Artyom Savelyev, against Russian Children’s Ombudsman.