Is there a national quitline in Russia?

Yes. Russia runs a federal quit-smoking line, the Consultative Telephone Centre for Tobacco Cessation, reachable at 8-800-200-0-200. It serves callers across the country and is organised by the Ministry of Health through the St Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, which has operated the centre since 2011.

Is help to quit smoking free in Russia?

Yes. Calls to 8-800-200-0-200 are free for residents of Russia, whether you dial from a landline or a mobile phone. The consultations themselves are also free of charge, and you can ask a specialist to call you back at no cost.

What support does the line offer?

The centre is staffed by doctors and psychologists. They provide both medical and psychological consultation: help with setting a quit date, replacing smoking rituals, managing cravings, and choosing treatment. You can phone directly or send your number by email and a specialist will call you back.

Who runs the Russian quitline and how does it work?

The line is operated by the St Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology (СПб НИИФ) under the Russian Ministry of Health. When you call 8-800-200-0-200, you are connected to a consultant; you can also request a callback. The centre has been answering smokers from across Russia since 2011.

When can I call the Russian quitline?

Tobacco-cessation specialists answer during the published working hours of the centre. Outside those hours you can still leave a request and a specialist will call you back.

Quit Smoking Helpline in Russia

Russia has a free federal quitline for people who want to stop smoking: the Consultative Telephone Centre for Tobacco Cessation (Консультативный телефонный центр помощи в отказе от потребления табака). You reach it by calling 8-800-200-0-200, which is toll-free from landlines and mobiles anywhere in the country. The centre is run by the St Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology under the Russian Ministry of Health and has operated since 2011. Doctors and psychologists answer calls, offering medical and psychological support to help you prepare to quit and stay smoke-free. You can also leave your number by email for a specialist to call you back. Tobacco-cessation specialists are available during the published working hours of the centre.

Sources: Консультативный телефонный центр помощи в отказе от потребления табака — СПб НИИФ Минздрава России , Министерство здравоохранения Российской Федерации

Phone Numbers

8-800-200-0-200

Toll-free

Websites

Smokefree Russia
http://www.smokefreerussia.ru

Directory data comes from the World Health Organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Russia?: Yes. Russia runs a federal quit-smoking line, the Consultative Telephone Centre for Tobacco Cessation, reachable at 8-800-200-0-200. It serves callers across the country and is organised by the Ministry of Health through the St Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, which has operated the centre since 2011.
Is help to quit smoking free in Russia?: Yes. Calls to 8-800-200-0-200 are free for residents of Russia, whether you dial from a landline or a mobile phone. The consultations themselves are also free of charge, and you can ask a specialist to call you back at no cost.
What support does the line offer?: The centre is staffed by doctors and psychologists. They provide both medical and psychological consultation: help with setting a quit date, replacing smoking rituals, managing cravings, and choosing treatment. You can phone directly or send your number by email and a specialist will call you back.
Who runs the Russian quitline and how does it work?: The line is operated by the St Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology (СПб НИИФ) under the Russian Ministry of Health. When you call 8-800-200-0-200, you are connected to a consultant; you can also request a callback. The centre has been answering smokers from across Russia since 2011.
When can I call the Russian quitline?: Tobacco-cessation specialists answer during the published working hours of the centre. Outside those hours you can still leave a request and a specialist will call you back.

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