Russia’s hookahs lovers may soon be deprived of their beloved habit, as the country’s parliament is considering a bill on banning the smoky hobby in public places.
Hookah ban is considered in Russia.The ban’s supporters say smoking hookahs is a hundred times more harmful than cheap cigarettes. They also point out that the habit can spread tuberculosis and syphilis.
The Russian government is also working on a radical anti-tobacco draft which will completely eliminatetobacco shops and prohibit smoking in building entrances, coffee shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
The Health Ministry has also suggested annual price increases on tobacco. According...