Rospotrebnadzor has recommended that Russian citizens refrain from visiting the Turkish Republic. "In order to ensure security we once again recommend that Russian citizens refrain from visiting dangerous places," TASS cited the statement as saying.
Previously, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also urged Russian citizens to refrain from visiting Turkey.
An explosion occurred at Sultanahmet Square in the center of Istanbul on January 12, claiming the lives of 10 foreign tourists.
