Is a free press one of the greatest of human achievements? As an American journalist sits in a Russian prison cell, many are talking about how rare it is for people to be able to speak freely without fear.
Jailed reporter not losing hope despite food
Evan Gershkovich: The first American reporter to be arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War. Glossary
Journalist - Somebody who writes about the latest news for newspapers and magazines or explains the news on television.
Arrested - Stopped by the police and taken to a police station.
Press - People, such as journalists and photographers, who work for newspapers, magazines, television news shows and more.
Democracy - A system of government based on the idea of rule by the people.