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Status Indicators
- BANNED. Listed as a controlled substance under Russian narcotic drugs law
- Possession, sale, and import all illegal
- Russian Customs seizes shipments
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes |
| Last Policy Change | Long-standing prohibition |
National Legal Framework
Russia’s narcotic drugs framework includes kratom alkaloids as prohibited substances. The Russian Ministry of Health and the Federal Drug Control Service administer the framework. Russia is among the more restrictive jurisdictions for kratom globally.
Import/Export Rules
Importation is illegal. Russian Customs Service seizes kratom shipments. Outbound exports of kratom from Russia are also prohibited.
Penalties
Possession, sale, and trafficking of kratom carry criminal penalties under Russian narcotic drugs law. Penalty severity scales with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to Russia
Do not ship kratom to Russia. Customs will seize shipments. Reputable vendors block Russia at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in Russia?
A: No. Kratom is banned in Russia under the country’s narcotic drugs law.
Q: Can I bring kratom into Russia?
A: No. Importation is illegal and Customs will seize the product.
Q: What are the penalties for kratom possession in Russia?
A: Possession is a criminal offense under Russian narcotic drugs law. Specific penalties depend on quantity and intent.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in Russia?
A: No major legalization effort is currently advancing.
Sources
- worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/kratom-legality-by-country, World Population Review 2026 Kratom Legality by Country, confirms Russia as banned
- www.kratomit.eu/kratom-legality-where-is-kratom-legal-and-where-is-it-not/, Kratomit.eu international kratom legality summary
- eka.eu/about-kratom/kratom-legality/, European Kratom Association legality tracker
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa, Mitragyna speciosa Wikipedia entry with country-by-country legal status
- www.kryptonite.life/en/a/legal-status-of-kratom-legislation-by-country, Kryptonite Life complete overview of global kratom legislation by country
