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Russia's smokers huff and puff over looming ban

The new legislation would be a major jolt for smokers who until now have enjoyed a virtual free pass. Smokers often dine in the nicest sections of restaurants and cafes and smoke-free bars are virtually unknown. The more radical aspects of the legislat
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added Feb 13, 2013 13:37
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Russia outlaws smoking in all public places

smoking will soon be banned: - In cafes, bars, restaurants and other catering places; - At workplaces and in office buildings; - On beaches; - In long-distance trains, aircraft and long-distance passenger vessels. - At airports, bus stations, sea and
Pravda Online
added Feb 13, 2013 12:40
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WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2011: Country profile: Russian Federation (PDF)

World Health Organization (WHO)
added Feb 13, 2013 10:42
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Russian Lawmakers Back Anti-Smoking Bill in Final Reading

The law requires the signature of President Vladimir Putin, who has waged a public health drive in Russia. The legislation, which also outlaws tobacco advertising and restricts sales and sponsorship, will extend to prohibit smoking in hotels and restaura
Business Week/Bloomberg
added Feb 13, 2013 10:37
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Russia Duma votes to ban smoking in public spaces

The legislation meets some of the recommendations outlined in a World Health Organization report on smoking in Russia published in 2011.
BBC Online
added Feb 13, 2013 10:35
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[Russia] Duma Passes No Smoking Bill, Ban Likely June 1

The State Duma on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a wide-ranging anti-smoking bill that would ban lighting up in almost all public places and practically eliminate tobacco advertisements.
Moscow Times
added Feb 13, 2013 10:33
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[Russia] Zhirinovsky calls for limits on smoking, licenses for sex

The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and Duma vice speaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky said the future law on tobacco smoking, which the lower parliament chamber is to discuss on Tuesday in its third and final reading, should be much tougher,
Moscow News Weekly (ru)
added Feb 12, 2013 23:16
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No smoking in Russia

The Lower House of the Russian Parliament has passed the anti-tobacco bill, one of the strictest in Europe, in the third final reading.
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
added Feb 12, 2013 13:15
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Russia Bans Smoking in Public Places Starting June

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, on Tuesday approved a bill banning smoking in public places in its third and final reading. The ban, which takes effect on June 1, was passed by a 441 to one vote.
RT TV / TV Novosti (ru)
added Feb 12, 2013 13:12
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[Russia] Duma Set to Pass Strict Anti-Smoking Law

The State Duma on Tuesday is expected to pass a strict anti-smoking bill that would ban lighting up in bars and restaurants and practically eliminate tobacco advertisements, RIA-Novosti reported.
Moscow Times
added Feb 12, 2013 08:03
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