language for Russian adoptees

[Emily Tall]

A woman who is adopting two Russian girls, 6 and 7 years old, was
wondering if she will be needing much (some? any?) Russian or if they will
learn English so fast it won't be necessary. She's made some inquiries but
it seems that most people adopt babies, so the problem doesn't arise. It
seems to me that the kids would be much happier if they could speak
Russian with someone in the beginning. On the other hand, I do know that
kids that age learn a new language very quickly. Do any of you have any
advice I could pass on to her? Thanks! (I'm sure if you said it was
crucial that someone in the family speak Russian then she (or another
family member) would put
in the necessary effort. Emily Tall, SUNY/Buffalo