The initiative of Nizhny Novgorod deputies to ban vapes was supported in the State Duma.

      May 14, 2026 18:54 Politics The initiative of Nizhny Novgorod deputies to grant Russian regions the right to ban the sale of vapes has been supported by the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy and the Government of the Russian Federation. This was reported by the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Evgeny Lyulin. In his MAX channel, he noted that regional authorities have long advocated for the ability to impose such restrictions. "We have long been striving for the ability to impose such restrictions because vapes are a real evil, the main target of which is children and teenagers! It is encouraging that the issue has moved off dead center," wrote Lyulin. The topic of restricting the sale of vapes was discussed by the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gleb Nikitin, with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, during the head of state's trip to Sarov in the summer of 2025. At that time, the president supported this initiative. After that, the Nizhny Novgorod parliament sent a proposal to federal lawmakers to amend federal legislation. This concerns granting regions the authority to restrict the retail sale of vapes. According to Evgeny Lyulin, after the State Duma makes the corresponding decision, the ban in the Nizhny Novgorod Region will be implemented without delay. Let us remind you that a chatbot "Anti-Vape" has been launched in the region, and it has already yielded initial results. We also reported that shopping centers in Nizhny Novgorod are terminating contracts with vape sellers. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.