In Russia, an American woman who fled the US 'due to racism' was assaulted.

Francine Willa, a favorite among Russian propagandists who moved from the US to Russia, was beaten by her neighbors. Russians, unaware that their country is considered tolerant, called the victim 'black-bottomed'. Reports about this appeared in Russian media.

Russians attacked the dark-skinned neighbor

A scandal in Russia occurred on ethnic grounds due to a conflict with the African American Francine Willa, who moved to the country in 2019.

The woman complained that her neighbors had repeatedly beaten her and called her offensive names. She also pointed to the inaction of the police in investigating xenophobic attacks.

Francine Willa's story and her disappointment in Russia

Francine Willa was born in Moscow but left for the US with her mother. Later, she returned to Russia, believing it to be a more tolerant country due to racism in the United States.

Her story became the focus of Russian propagandists who featured her in their programs and films. However, the reality of life turned out to be much more complicated than propaganda showed, something Francine Willa personally experienced.