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Candy for a cigarette: Russia marks “No Tobacco Day”

Published: 31 May, 2010, 21:00
Edited: 02 June, 2010, 01:35


Police officers and volunteers have been patrolling Moscow's train stations making under-aged smokers an unusual offer – a lollypop in exchange for their cigarette.

 
1 COMMENT
Tom June 01, 2010, 23:06 quote
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The level of smoking in Russia is insane. It's not going to get seriously dealt with though as too many big pinecones have too much invested in the industry.

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