Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Russia law
Cannabis laws in Murmansk follow Russia’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use. Small amounts may result in administrative penalties, while larger amounts can lead to criminal charges. Enforcement can be severe.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Administrative or criminal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: High legal risk
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
There was a guess that a demand after a stop might start at 2,000 rubles or about US$100. Nobody in this account had confirmed it.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Downtown was where the younger smoking crowd gathered. Sometimes they were the ones who started the conversation.
Marijuana Prices
About 300 rubles, then roughly US$12, for a korobka, or box, said to hold a few grams. Quality varied, with better flower said to come from Norway.