Views: 147 0 Russian authorities considering a proposal by the World Health Organization, according to which the share of excise tax in the price of cigarettes should increase by 40% to 70%. As a result, according to Izvestia, the average price of the packs can grow to 216. TASS writes that the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is ready to follow the recommendations of the who. "At a time to raise the excise tax of up to 70% will be difficult, but as a medium-term orientation, this figure may well be used," the spokesman said. The Ministry Meanwhile noted that Russia, like other countries that have joined the Convention, considers it necessary to increase the excise duty on tobac... [Read more]