Key Takeaways
- The Russian State Duma is considering an amendment that would allow regions to ban vape sales.
- State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said a decision is planned in May.
- Volodin said the issue affects public health, especially the health of children.
- He said doctors have recorded a 30% increase in respiratory disease patients whose conditions were caused or aggravated by vape use.
- Volodin said 74% of respondents in a poll supported a full ban on the sale of vapes and vape liquids.
2Firsts, April 24, 2026
According to Interfax, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said an amendment that would give Russian regions the power to ban vape sales is planned for adoption in May.
The amendment would give regions the power to prohibit vape sales
Volodin said in his channel that the State Duma is currently considering an amendment that proposes granting Russian regions the authority to ban vape sales. He said lawmakers plan to move toward a decision in May and added that the issue concerns the health of citizens, especially children.
Volodin said he had previously discussed the issue with subscribers
Volodin said he had earlier raised the issue of a possible vape sales ban for discussion with subscribers to his channel.
Russia says respiratory disease patients linked to vape use rose by 30%
Volodin said doctors have recorded a 30% increase in the number of patients with respiratory diseases caused or aggravated by vape use.
He said adolescents and young people under 35 are most often affected and added that the situation is a cause for concern.
Poll found 74% support a full ban on vapes and vape liquids
Volodin said that in the poll, 74% of respondents supported a complete ban on the sale of vapes and related liquids.
According to Volodin, an overwhelming majority of State Duma deputies hold the same position. He also said that parents, as well as the education and medical communities, have called for the measure.
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