Ufa Survey: Nearly 70% of Residents Support a Total Ban on E-Cigarettes

Aug.29

An initiative to impose a full ban on e-cigarettes, proposed by the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region and supported by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked wide discussion in the Russian city of Ufa. According to a SuperJob survey conducted among employed residents of the city from August 23 to 25, 2025, 69% of respondents supported a complete ban on the sale of e-cigarettes.

Key Points

Overall support: 69% of Ufa residents favor banning e-cigarettes
Opposition and neutral: 13% oppose, 10% are indifferent
Gender gap: 78% of women support the ban, compared with 59% of men
Age distribution: 58% support among those under 35, 64% among those aged 35–45, and 85% among those over 45
Education level: 75% of those with higher education support the ban, compared with 63% among those with vocational education
Family factor: 79% of parents support the ban, while only 58% of those without children do

2Firsts, August 29, 2025 —— The initiative for a total ban on e-cigarettes, proposed by the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region and supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has triggered widespread discussion in Ufa. According to a SuperJob survey conducted among employed residents from August 23 to 25, 2025, 69% of respondents supported a full ban on e-cigarette sales.

The survey found that only 13% of Ufa residents opposed the measure, while 10% said they were indifferent to whether e-cigarette sales should be restricted.

Support was particularly strong among women, with 78% in favor, compared with 59% of men. Age also played a decisive role: 58% of respondents under 35 supported the ban, rising to 64% among those aged 35–45, and reaching 85% among those over 45.

Educational background also influenced responses. Among those with higher education, 75% favored the ban, compared with 63% of those with vocational education.

Having children also significantly affected attitudes. Among parents, 79% supported the ban, while only 58% of respondents without children did so.

Analysts noted that the findings reflect a declining acceptance of e-cigarettes in Russian society, with opposition especially strong among families and older citizens, where calls for a ban are growing louder.

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[1] Почти 70% жителей Уфы высказались за запрет продажи электронных сигарет

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