Russia's first and only openly transgender politician has announced that she is no longer detransitioning, citing fear of persecution and the restrictive laws in the country. The politician, who transitioned from male to female in 2020, had previously announced a detransition in May, expressing spiritual anguish and a desire to revert to her birth gender.
The decision to detransition was driven by fear of Russia's ban on gender reassignment and the lack of LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The politician, who had undergone multiple psychiatric examinations before transitioning, felt pressured to conform due to the legal restrictions and societal challenges faced by transgender individuals in Russia.
