Russia calls for usual suspects
Critics contend that plain packaging has done little to reduce smoking rate in Australia.
A draft tobacco-control plan for Russia during 2016-2020 provides for the introduction of standardised cigarette packs, according to a Kommersant story.
In addition, the Health Ministry plans to include a ban on the use of flavorings in cigarettes.
And it intends to work towards the imposition of higher excise taxes on tobacco products.
