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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.
The News (pk)
added 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.
DW World (Deutsche Welle) (de)
added 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.
Business Week/Bloomberg
added 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
Xinhua Newswire
added 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
RT TV / TV Novosti (ru)
added 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.
The Washington Post
added 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.
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
added Jun 21, 2012 20:32
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[Russia] Restaurateurs see total smoking ban as too harsh

Moscow News Weekly (ru)
added 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
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
added 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
Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) (ru)
added Mar 18, 2013 09:53
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