Institute of Demographic Development and 'Healthy Fatherland' movement uncover violations in the operation of stores selling vapes
A public monitoring initiative in Nizhny Novgorod has uncovered widespread violations among retailers selling vaping products. The checks, part of the Anti-Vape project, found serious breaches—including outlets operating near universities and missing consumer warnings.
The assessment was carried out by the Institute for Demographic Development and Healthy Fatherland. Inspectors discovered multiple issues: unmarked devices, open product displays, price tags on vapes, and illuminated outdoor signs promoting them. One shop near a university raised particular concern due to the risk of student addiction.
Yevgeny Zhuravlev, the institute’s director, called vapes a 'ticking time bomb' for young people. He stressed that immediate action is essential to prevent further harm. Anatoly Vishnevsky, the organisation’s leader, echoed this urgency, emphasising the need to help teenagers overcome addiction through all available means. The findings were reported to authorities, and retailers received formal notices to correct the violations. A follow-up inspection is planned for after the New Year holidays. The initiative aligns with regional efforts, led by Governor Gleb Nikitin, to tighten controls on vape sales.
The monitoring results will inform stricter enforcement of vape regulations in Nizhny Novgorod. Retailers must address the violations by the set deadline. Further checks will determine whether compliance has improved across the city.
