The Russian Consulate in Istanbul is handling the case of Russians detained for reading the Bible at the Hagia Sophia and is in contact with their lawyer.

The Russian Consulate in Istanbul is handling the case of Russians detained for reading the Bible at the Hagia Sophia and is in contact with their lawyer.

@ostorozhno_novosti 14 Jul 2026, 20:37

A Russian couple was detained in Istanbul for reading the Bible in Hagia Sophia, where it is prohibited, and are currently under investigation awaiting a decision from law enforcement.

@ostorozhno_novosti 14 Jul 2026, 16:52