Evan Gershkovich was wrongfully detained in Russia on March 29, 2023. Evan is a Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia while doing his job as a journalist. He is the American-born son of Soviet-era emigres to the U.S. Evan learned Russian from his parents and built a career as a journalist focused on the region. He joined the Journal in January 2022 and before that reported from Moscow for Agence France Press and the Moscow Times. Evan is a gifted journalist who has reported extensively on Russia, illuminating developments on the ground at a crucial time. He is currently held in pre-trial detention under false espionage charges.
