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Russia to put shock images on cigarette packs
Russia on Monday unveiled a series of graphic images, including of a gangrenous foot and a still-born baby, that will be printed on cigarette packs as the country tries to trim its sky-high rates of smoking.
Sep 4, 2012
The News (pk)
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Sep 4, 2012 17:02
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[Europe, Russia] Billions lost to cigarette smuggling
The EU is chasing cigarette smuggling gangs, whose activities deprive member states of 10 billion euros a year. Now the EU Commission wants to lay dry the source of smuggling. Its focus is on big tobacco - and Russia.
Jun 6, 2013
DW World (Deutsche Welle) (de)
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Jun 6, 2013 11:14
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Russian Smoking Ban Takes Effect Amid Dispute Over Higher Taxes
A Russian anti-smoking law that came into force two days ago needs to be supported by a higher tax on tobacco in order to “radically” reduce smoking, a top government official said.
Jun 3, 2013
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Jun 4, 2013 09:50
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News Analysis: Russia adopts anti-tobacco law amid controversy
The smoking issue is highly sensitive in Russia because, according to estimations of Andrey Loskutov, president of the Russian Cigar Union, the number of smokers equals to 40 million with the total population slightly over 140 million. Loskutov, who ad
Feb 25, 2013
Xinhua Newswire
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Feb 25, 2013 11:16
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[Russia] Healthcare Ministry to Test Students for Smoking
Underage smokers will be identified by blood and breath tests. All schoolchildren aged ten and older will be required to take tests as part of an annual health checkup. The ministry has approved a new health examination program that will include ultraso
Feb 18, 2013
RT TV / TV Novosti (ru)
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Feb 18, 2013 21:54
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Russia moves toward strict smoking limits
Smokers have complained that the proposed law would violate their rights, but with the backing of Medvedev and Putin, who have argued that the nation must improve its health and longevity, it is almost sure to pass.
Jan 25, 2013
The Washington Post
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Jan 25, 2013 17:36
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[Russia] AUDIO: The bill "banning smoking" is not receiving universal support
According to Izvestia, The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has criticized the document as causing financial losses for the national foreign trade, excessive administrative barriers and unwarranted costs for both entrepreneurs and the budget.
Jun 21, 2012
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
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Jun 21, 2012 20:32
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[Russia] Restaurateurs see total smoking ban as too harsh
May 13, 2012
Moscow News Weekly (ru)
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May 13, 2012 08:01
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[Europe] Activists anticipate smoke-free Russia
0Moscow is getting ready to celebrate the International Health Day, April 7th. Moskovskiy Komsomolets writes it's also the United Day of Action for Youth and Child NGOs of Russia for "Smoke-free places". This even aims to support anti-tobacco legislation
Apr 5, 2013
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
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Apr 6, 2013 05:09
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[Russia, USA] US company Ploom seeks early termination of tobacco brands protection
has filed three lawsuits with the Moscow Commercial Court on the early termination of the protection of several tobacco brands, the court told RAPSI Monday. Ploom operates on the market of innovations in tobacco consumption. Ploom's lawsuit against Davi
Mar 18, 2013
Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) (ru)
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Mar 18, 2013 09:53