Russian Parliament Considers Ban on Tobacco Sales near Dormitories

Dec.13.2024
Russian Parliament Considers Ban on Tobacco Sales near Dormitories
Russian Duma parties propose new law to ban tobacco sales near student dorms within 100 meters - Osnmedia reports.

According to a report by Osnmedia on December 12th, all parties represented in the Russian State Duma, including the United Russia Party, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party, A Just Russia, and the New People Party, are advancing a new bill. The proposed legislation suggests banning the sale of tobacco products and nicotine-containing products near student dormitories.


The proposed bill suggests setting the ban on sales within 100 meters of student dormitories, with the aim of addressing the shortcomings of existing laws.


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