Wall Street Journal Reporter Remains Defiant After Six Months in Russian Jail
Family of Evan Gershkovich Receive First Handwritten Letter
Moscow, Russia - Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remains defiant six months after he was detained in Russia on spying charges. The 31-year-old American was arrested in Moscow last month while on a reporting trip. Russian authorities have accused him of espionage, a charge Gershkovich denies.
Gershkovich's parents, Ella and Mikhail Gershkovich, are Jewish immigrants who each settled in the US After leaving the Soviet Union via the US. They said they have continued to write their son letters and receive updates on him from Lynne Tracy the US. Ambassador to Russia.
On Friday, the Gershkoviches received a handwritten letter from their son. It was the first direct contact they had had with him since his arrest. In the letter, Gershkovich said he is in good health and is being treated well by his captors. He also expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from his family and friends.
"I am so grateful for all the love and support I have received from my family and friends," Gershkovich wrote. "I know that this is a difficult time for you, but I want you to know that I am doing well. I am strong and I will not give up."
Gershkovich's parents said they are relieved to have heard from their son, but they are still worried about his well-being. They said they hope that he will be released soon so that he can come home.
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