Transgender Russian Seeks Freedom In Spain
- By Ray Furlong and
- Current Time
Francis Savinovskikh made headlines in Russia when the authorities took two foster children away, citing concerns that their upbringing was not "traditional." At the time, Savinovskikh had the name Yulia and didn't accept being a man. Savinovskikh fled to Spain to seek political asylum -- and was recognized by the authorities there as a man.