A bill proposing a complete ban on the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai, Russia, by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. If approved, the ban is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026, and will include significant fines for violators.
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Smoking on common or shared balconies in multi-apartment buildings is illegal in Russia and is subject to fines ranging from 500 to 1,500 rubles, a senior Russian lawmaker has clarified. Sergey Kolunov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing, told RIA Novosti that many residents are unaware of this prohibition.
Read moreTobacco and vape shops in Moscow and other major Russian cities are experiencing a significant shortage of disposable e-cigarettes, leading to empty shelves and prices doubling for remaining stock. The crisis, which began developing around two months ago, is attributed to a combination of logistical bottlenecks in Kazakhstan and growing uncertainty over Russia’s future vape regulations.
Read moreA leading member of the Russian State Duma’s Health Protection Committee has stated there are currently no plans to ban heated tobacco products (HTPs) like IQOS, describing them as a less harmful alternative to traditional smoking. Deputy Chairman Alexey Kurinny told NSN that while he supports a ban on vapes (e-cigarettes), HTPs should not be equated with more serious health risks.
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin has supported the idea of a complete ban on all electronic smoking devices, including vapes and heated tobacco systems. This potential prohibition is seen as a significant step in the country’s demographic policy and a decisive move in its ongoing “tobacco wars.”
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has approved in its first reading a bill that will prohibit the sale of all tobacco products and nicotine-containing products, including e-cigarettes (vapes) and hookahs, at public transport stops. The initiative aims to reduce the accessibility of nicotine products, particularly for young people.
Read moreThe Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that proposes to increase excise taxes on tobacco products starting in 2026. According to the draft law, the tax on cigarettes is set to rise by 11.3%, while the tax on other tobacco products (including pipe, smoking, chewing, sucking, snuff, and hookah tobacco) could increase by 7%.
Read moreThe Russian government has approved a bill that will require a license for the sale of all cigarettes and vaping products, with the new regulations set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The move aims to increase market transparency and reduce consumption among teenagers.
Read moreRussia may introduce a full ban on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco systems outside of private homes and specially designated smoking areas, according to Senator Olga Epifanova. The chairperson of the Social Democratic Union of Women of Russia stated that such restrictions are highly likely to appear in the coming years, with a pilot project for this measure already launching in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma plans to actively prepare a bill for a complete ban on vapes throughout Russia during its autumn session, according to Deputy Speaker Sholban Kara-ool. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on September 9th, he stated that while measures restricting sales to minors are in place, they are only a partial solution.
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