Do children in an orphanage feel special or unique, or just unwanted? Do they have the privilege of having someone to talk to when they need advice or to discuss the turmoil in their own hearts? Are these children teaching good from evil or discipline? Do they get the chance to discover who they really are, or are they forced to grow up and take care of those around them, leaving them with limited childhood memories or carefree moments. In Russia, children in orphanages may never experience a typical family life as children. Nadezhda Vladimirovna Prisiazhnaia, a graduate student of the State University of Humanities, says: “In Russia, more than 800 thousand orphans and children are deprived of parental care; 260,000 people live and learn in more than 4,000 public boarding schools. According to Prisiazhnaia, 92 percent of the population recognizes the problems that orphans face, but they still do not make any efforts to help or solve these problems. Forty percent of Russian citizens disagree and believe that relatives should step in and take care of children. Thirty-eight percent think civic organizations should take care of them, and 29 percent say everyone in the country should help and take responsibility for children. Orphanage graduates often received limited experience and education to be able to go out into the real world on their own. Living in an orphanage limits children's ability to gain much social experience, making it difficult for them to enter the world after the age of eighteen (Prisiazhnaia). In a survey of 245 students after boarding school, 56 percent lived alone and 54 percent had adapted to the new life and took care of themselves. A little more h...... middle of paper...... they do are. Such as: the choice to continue one's education and obtain a degree, the importance of finding a job and supporting oneself or a future family when on their own, and much more. The family setting will allow the child to feel less alone and they will know that someone is there to guide them, listen to them and help them resolve any problems or concerns they may have. Children would benefit enormously from this new way of living. Placing children in houses rather than large rooms gives them more responsibility and a better understanding of the real world. These children crave affection and attention and are looking for someone to guide them in the right direction. By making these lifestyle changes in orphanages, better assistance can be provided to these children in need. Making a difference is possible.