Dmitry medvedev 10 16 2012

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Russia's PM Dmitry Medvedev takes on Big Tobacco

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has vowed to enforce a public smoking ban and higher cigarette taxes.

President Dmitry Medvedev (R) speaks with Japan Tobacco International President and CEO Pierre de Labouchere during an awarding ceremony in the Gorki residence outside Moscow, on June 20, 2011. Pierre de Labouchere was awarded the Order of Friendship.

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