1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #2 Western Influences
The USSR ceased to exist on December 26, 1991. A few weeks later, WRAL News anchor Donna Gregory and WRAL photographer Jay Jennings accompanied the NC Friendship Force on a trip to Russia, now formerly the USSR, in mid-January 1992.
What could be more American than a hamburger, milkshake, and fries from McDonalds? After the collapse of communism, American style capitalism made inroads into the Russian marketplace. Gray, drab lack of color clothing and signage was morphing into vibrant, bright colors.
This is the second of 11 reports that aired on WRAL News.