The comprehensive ban on vape sales proposed by the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, and endorsed by President Putin, has sparked widespread debate in Ufa. According to a SuperJob survey conducted among employed residents of the city from August 23 to 25, 2025, 69% of respondents support a total ban on vape sales.
Key Findings
- Overall Support: 69% of Ufa residents favor banning vape sales
- Opposition & Neutrality: 13% oppose, 10% are indifferent
- Gender Gap: 78% of women support, 59% of men support
- Age Distribution: 58% under 35, 64% aged 35–45, 85% over 45
- Education Level: 75% support among higher education graduates, 63% among vocational school graduates
- Family Factors: 79% support among parents, 58% among childless individuals
August 29, 2025 — A comprehensive ban on vape sales, proposed by the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has sparked widespread debate in Ufa, Russia. According to a SuperJob survey of employed residents conducted between August 23 and 25, 2025, 69% of respondents support a complete ban on vape sales.
The survey revealed that only 13% of citizens oppose the ban, while another 10% expressed indifference toward restricting vape sales.
Support varied significantly by demographic. Women demonstrated stronger backing, with 78% of female respondents favoring the ban compared to 59% of men. Age differences were also pronounced: support stood at 58% among those under 35, rose to 64% for the 35–45 age group, and reached 85% for those over 45.
Educational background also influenced attitudes. Among respondents with higher education, 75% supported the ban, compared to 63% among those with secondary vocational education.
Furthermore, parental status significantly influenced attitudes. Among parents, 79% supported the ban, compared to only 58% among childless respondents.
Analysts noted that these findings indicate declining acceptance of vapes in Russian society, particularly among families and older demographics, where calls for a ban are growing louder.
