To find specific peer-reviewed articles, I recommend searching these databases for "Transgender Russia":
Research often focuses on how trans women navigate a "hostile" environment. Papers available on Google Scholar under searches for "transgender rights in Russia" or "queer studies Russia" explore the intersection of traditional values and gender identity. russian shemale
Useful for finding studies on the health and safety risks faced by transgender women in Eastern Europe. A pivotal law was passed banning all gender-affirming
A pivotal law was passed banning all gender-affirming medical care and legal gender changes. The report by the Reuters news agency details how this has essentially outlawed the process of transitioning in the country. Academic and Sociological Perspectives To find specific peer-reviewed articles
Since state support is non-existent, many papers examine the role of underground NGOs and community-led support. The American Psychological Association (APA) provides general scientific background on transgender identities that can be used to contrast with the current Russian legal stance. Where to Find Specific Papers