OREANDA-NEWS  Russia occupies one of the leading places in the world in tobacco control, Russian legislation regarding the fight against smoking is one of the most progressive, Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

"A number of legislative changes have already been adopted on tobacco, including those related to nicotine delivery vehicles and the use of vapes. Now there is a development of subordinate regulation in this direction. It should be noted that in the fight against tobacco, Russia occupies one of the leading places in the world," Murashko said.