The blogger is accused of inciting religious hatred after uploading the video showing him playing the popular smart phone game in a church built on the spot where the family of Russian tsar, Nicholas II, was killed.
In the video he mentions that he was aware he could face a prison sentence for his actions.
"How can one offend by entering a church with a smartphone?" Sokolovsky asks viewers.
"I decided to just catch some Pokemon in church because, why not?
"I believe it's both safe and not prohibited by law. Let's go."
Sokolovsky faces a possible sentence of seven-and-a-half years in prison if convicted.
A 21-year-old woman was also charged with "inciting religious hatred" in February after using a church candle to light a cigarette.
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