Legal status of marijuana in russia

Legal status of marijuana in russia
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Russia. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN RUSSIA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Russia.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN RUSSIA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Russia.

It is said that the law states that possession of cannabis for personal use (up to 6 grams) is decriminalized in Russia and that it will only be punished with a fine.

However this in real life means that possession of cannabis is believed to definitely get you in trouble. This might be dependant on the officer who catches you of course. It can happen that they will just seize your stash and send you away, but the opposite can also happen. So think about it, do you really want to spent some time in a Russian prison cell?

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Russia regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Luke Sholl
Luke Sholl

Fascinated by the wellness potential of nature, Luke has spent over a decade writing about cannabis and its vast selection of cannabinoids. Creating, researching and writing content for Cannaconnection, alongside several other industry-related publications, he uses strong technical SEO skills and diligent research to bring evidence-based material to thousands of unique visitors.

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