Russia’s ‘first trans politician’ detransitions

Roman Alyoshin says he has left politics and wants to become a priest

Roman Alyoshin, who was once described as Russia’s first openly transgender politician, has denounced his identification as a woman, and has apologized for his past lifestyle.

Alyoshin, who once went by the name Yulia, is the former head of the minor Civic Initiative party in the Altay Republic, Siberia. In 2023, he attempted to run for governor but dropped out...