Key highlights:
·A social movement organization in Russia has called for a ban on e-cigarette exhibitions: Prosecutors in Moscow and Novosibirsk have received formal complaints against the Vape Club Show 2025.
·The complaints explicitly refer to the legal provisions, accusing the event of potentially violating Article 14.3.1 of the Russian Administrative Offenses Code, which prohibits illegal advertising of nicotine products.
·The concerns raised relate to public health: The complaints cite a report from the World Health Organization, emphasizing the potential harm of e-cigarettes to the lungs, cardiovascular system, and those in close proximity.
·Of particular concern is the influence on young people: The event is suggested to potentially indirectly normalize e-cigarette consumption among youth.
According to a report from LIFE.ru on May 6th, a social movement organization in Russia called "Сорок Сороков" has recently appealed to prosecutors in Moscow and Novosibirsk, demanding the cancellation of the e-cigarette exhibition (Vape Club Show 2025). The organization believes that the event, focused on showcasing e-cigarette devices and promoting related products, may violate Article 14.3.1 of the Russian Administrative Offenses Code, which prohibits the promotion of nicotine-containing products.
According to the information disclosed by Life.ru, activists have pointed out that the Vape Club Show essentially constitutes promotion of e-cigarette use, which could have adverse effects on public health. The complaint cites a report from the World Health Organization, which emphasizes the potential dangers of e-cigarettes to the lungs, cardiovascular system, and those in close proximity. The organization is concerned about the potential impact of this event on teenagers, fearing that it poses a risk of "normalizing consumption" or creating a negative example for minors.
It is reported that "Sorok Sorokov" is a social movement organization in Russia, which positions itself as an association of Orthodox believers with a proactive civic stance. Established on June 1, 2013, its main activities include protecting the construction of churches, religious processions, and other church events.
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