In Tula, the court forced to remove the foreign words “Vape” from the signs of shops

In Tula, entrepreneurs were obliged to abandon foreign words on store signs. The station district court recognized the violation of the use of the words “Vape” and “Vape shope” on the objects of trade on Shchekinskoye and Odoevskoye highways, told “MK in Tula” in the joint press service of courts and USD of the region.

The court considered two civil cases on demands to stop actions that violate the rights of an indefinite circle of consumers. It turned out that the signs of shopping facilities used English designations intended for visitors.

From March 1, 2026, information for consumers that is not advertising should be placed in Russian as the state language of Russia. This requirement is enshrined in article 10.1 of the law “On consumer protection”. To adapt to the new rules, a transition period was established, which ended on March 1.

On September 24, the court found the use of foreign words on signs illegal and ordered entrepreneurs not to place “Vape” and “Vape shope” for public inspection of buyers.

The decisions have not yet entered into force and can be appealed.

Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Tula regional Duma Rem appreciated the transition to Russian-language signs. He noted that instead of foreign designations on the streets should appear clear inscriptions like “coffee with yourself”, “bakery” and “shoemaker”. According to the deputy, this will allow people to understand the purpose of establishments and outlets, being in the Russian city.