New anti-smoking legislation coming into force on Sunday in Russia has alarmed cigarette companies as they face the threat of reduction in sales and tighter regulation of industry. Russia was once seen as a key emerging market for the tobacco industry with its high number of heavy smokers keen to switch to Western brands, but from June 1 there will be a blanket ban on smoking in restaurants, cafes and hotels. In the first stage of the ban, Russia last ...Friday, 30 May 2014
New Anti-Smoking Law Alarms Tobacco Giants in Russia
New anti-smoking legislation coming into force on Sunday in Russia has alarmed cigarette companies as they face the threat of reduction in sales and tighter regulation of industry. Russia was once seen as a key emerging market for the tobacco industry with its high number of heavy smokers keen to switch to Western brands, but from June 1 there will be a blanket ban on smoking in restaurants, cafes and hotels. In the first stage of the ban, Russia last ...
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