The Ministry proposes to increase excise taxes on cigarettes again If you have an interesting news story, you can share it with us. Yesterday [14:34] |  Read news 835 print version of Russia's Health Ministry has prepared amendments to the law on health protection of citizens from the effects of tobacco smoke and the consequences of tobacco consumption, "which suggests a sharp increase in excise duties on cigarettes over the next two years. Now in the tax code States that in 2014, the excise duty on cigarettes will be 800 roubles for one thousand pieces plus 8.5 per cent of the maximum retail selling price, and in 2015-m is expected to increase to 960 rubles and nine per cent of the price. T... [Read more]