Tobacco control
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Since the political transition in 1991, Russia has been targeted intensively by the transnational tobacco industry. Already high smoking rates among men have increased further; traditionally low rates among women have more than doubled. The tobacco companies have so far faced little opposition as they shape the discourse on smoking in Russia. This paper asks what ordinary Russians really think about possible actions to reduce smoking. ⋯ The majority of the Russian population would support considerable strengthening of tobacco control policies but there is also a need for effective public education campaigns.