"I especially loved visiting an orphanage outside of Moscow. It was really eye opening – sad but inspiring to see these kids happy despite having nothing – really nothing, including parents,” People quoted Anderson, as stating in her online diary about last week's trip.
The 39-year-old, whose divorce from Kid Rock got finalized in February this year, also added that the experience of brightening up a child’s day was very satisfying and pleasing.
"Their stories are heart-wrenching, but when you put your arms around these kids and kiss them – play games with them and listen to them sing and laugh – it really makes you reach inside – know how blessed we are – and know how much of a blessing it is that we can brighten a child's day,” she added.
Apart from cheering up the Russian orphans, Anderson also worked to promote animal rights and to help host April 19's MTV Russia Film Awards ceremony.
But, apparently, it was her meeting with the orphans that motivated her to share her thoughts.
"It's very difficult to adopt from Russia unless you are Russian or living in Russia. It's not common in their culture – they do not have a foster care system,” she added on her site.
However, Anderson didn’t go so far as to talk about her own possible adoption of a Russian child.
"I visited children that were my children's age. I'm going back to visit – I'm in love with them and their spirits. I have hope for them, they will survive, and I hope as this transition still occurs throughout Russia that they are given a chance,” she added.
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