Russia's Only Trans Politician De-transitions

Roman Aleshin, Russia's first transgender politician, announced on Wednesday that he was de-transitioning.Aleshin, former head of a branch of Russia's Civil Initiative party in the country's Altai Territory in southern Siberia, made the announcement in a post on Telegram, saying he realized during Lent that he identified as a man and a Russian patriot.Aleshin, formerly Yulia Aleshina, was previously described by Russian media as the first transgender female politician in the country.

'I went through the old albums of my ancestors, prayed for them, and this helped me take root in the idea that I am a man,' he said.'I am a patriot of my country, that's why I live in Russia. I apologize to the entire Russian people!' Aleshin added.On Thursday, news website Bankfax published an interview with Aleshin in which the former politician said that he was influenced to de-transition after having conversations with his mother and relatives.

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