Remains of Russian Swimmer Nikolay Svechnikov Arrive in Moscow After Bosphorus Recovery

Turkish forensic findings remain pending with results expected no earlier than late April.

Overview

An aircraft carrying the body of Nikolay Svechnikov landed at Vnukovo Airport after departing Istanbul, according to RIA Novosti from the scene.
DNA testing confirmed the identity earlier in the week, and his parents then identified him.
Turkish marine police recovered the body Tuesday morning off Kuruçesme near the finish of the Bosphorus swim.
The swimmer’s family filed a complaint with the Istanbul prosecutor seeking a criminal case against the event organizers, their lawyer said.
The official report on the cause and circumstances of death is not expected before late April, according to reporting that cited an informed source.