A year - old boy adopted from Russia reportedly died on January 21 . He suffered ` ` inhuman abuse '' at the hands of his adoptive parents , says a Russian official . The Russian public supported the bill , with 56 % of respondents in a poll conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation ( FOM ) saying they backed the ban , RIA Novosti reported . Authorities in Texas are investigating the allegations of abuse . His death comes amid tension between the United States and Russia over adoptions .
A year - old boy adopted from Russia reportedly died on January 21 . He suffered ` ` inhuman abuse '' at the hands of his adoptive parents , says a Russian official . Authorities in Texas are investigating the allegations of abuse . His death comes amid tension between the United States and Russia over adoptions .