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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-05

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisILLEGALโšก Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL๐Ÿซง SnusILLEGAL๐Ÿ’จ E-CigarettesLEGAL๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated TobaccoLEGAL
ILLEGAL

๐Ÿซง Snus

Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

LEGAL

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated Tobacco

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ILLEGAL

โšก Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

In the Russian Federation, e-cigarettes are legally permitted but face certain regulatory measures. According to these regulations, there are no requirements for product notifications or for child-resistant packaging, although health warnings on packaging are mandatory. Flavour restrictions are in place, and nicotine content is set at 20 mg/mL. However, there are no legal prohibitions on public use of e-cigarettes. Buying e-cigarettes online or through vending machines is not permitted, and there is a complete ban on advertising. In 2025, an estimated 4.2 million people in Russia were current

ILLEGAL

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Russian Federation. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently โ€” always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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