All news Parents can be fined 2,000 for smoking children the Interior Ministry proposes to fine parents whose children were caught smoking, for 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Among the possible punishments, other agencies offered to send parents into custody. Russian Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk commented on the news of the possible punishment of parents, her words are posted on the website of the department. Wolf reminded that the current legislation prohibits teenagers from smoking. However, there is no responsibility for violating this prohibition. This reduces the effectiveness of tobacco prevention among minors. "The profiling department has prepared a proposal to establish the admi... [Read more]