1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #7 Food Crisis

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. The food crisis was not due to a lack of food, but due to a lack of money to buy ... (read more)

1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #6 Russian Poverty

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. Donna and Jay share the heart breaking story of an elderly, despondent couple – Elizabeth and Peter - barely living ... (read more)

1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #5 Russian Schools

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. Take a look at a typical kindergarten in Moscow. Years later, those children will probably attend Moscow State where their ... (read more)

1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #4 Wrist Wrestling

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. Russian athletes are well known for their strength. Check out this one-on-one sporting event that requires great arm muscles - ... (read more)

1992 NC Friendship Force Trip to Moscow Report #3 Faces of Russia

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. The harsh, northern country of Russia is a tough environment to live and work in. The weathered look on the ... (read more)