Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a decree transferring the power to regulate tobacco and nicotine-containing product sales to local authorities. This policy shift, effective October 1, 2026, moves away from the previous federal mandate that enforced a flat 100-meter radius measured “as the crow flies” from educational institutions.
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Russia has prohibited the retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products at public transit stops. The restriction covers cigarettes, hookahs, and electronic vaporizers across all urban and suburban transit networks.
Read moreState Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has signaled a potential expansion of Russia’s anti-vaping campaign, following regional bans in five federal subjects. This legislative push occurs alongside upcoming federal licensing requirements, threatening to dismantle a retail sector that serves millions of adult consumers.
Read moreState Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has urged Russian regional governments to enforce total bans on retail vape sales to protect children. Volodin noted that existing federal restrictions have failed to curb the market, with specialized vape shops decreasing by only 10% over the last year.
Read moreSaratov Oblast deputies approved a law on July 22 to ban the retail sale of vapes and e-liquids. This regional restriction takes effect on March 1, 2027, and will remain in place for five years to protect youth from health risks.
Read moreThe Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia has initiated legal proceedings against several businesses for illegally advertising alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products. Spanning the Moscow, Orenburg, Tver, and Tomsk regions, these enforcement actions underscore Russia’s tightening grip on public promotions of health-restricted substances.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has passed a sweeping bill in its second and third readings to mandate licensing for all tobacco and nicotine products starting October 1, 2026. This legislative shift occurs amid a massive national crackdown on illicit tobacco, directly empowering regional governments to impose total bans on local vape sales.
Read moreThe Russian government has announced sweeping new regulations on vapes and e-cigarettes set to take effect in June 2026. Aimed primarily at curbing underage access, the legislation eliminates previous regulatory loopholes by banning online sales and extending restrictions to non-nicotine products.
Read moreAuthorities in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai have confirmed a major legislative crackdown on public smoking and vaping, set to take effect on June 1. Enacted under regional Law No. 5508-KZ, the strict new regulations will drastically reduce the number of permissible outdoor smoking areas across the Kuban region, including the Dinskoy District.
Read moreOn June 1, 2026, authorities in Sochi will enact sweeping new restrictions on smoking, vaping, and hookah use in public areas. Driven by Krasnodar Krai legislation, the expanded bans target high-traffic zones to severely limit public exposure to secondhand smoke and nicotine.
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