OREANDA-NEWS. On November 14, 2008 The 19th session of the Expert Council of Enforcement of the Advertising Legislation took place at the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia), reported the press-centre of FAS Russia.

The Expert Council examined the advertisement of the TELE2 cellular service operator that used the expression "Do not allow to rob yourself", addressed to the customers of other cellular service operators. Taking into account the definition of the word "to rob" used in the advertisement, the Expert Council concluded that the advertisement violated the legislation of the Russian Federation on advertising. The Council recommended the antimonopoly authority to initiate a case against the advertiser.

The Expert Council also examined several advertising materials to conclude if they contained obscene or insulting images, in particular, the advertisement of the "Sex-shop Aphrodita Intim" store, placed on the means of transport. The Expert Council concluded that the advertisement did not contain obscene or insulting images and recommended FAS Russia to send a letter to the advertisers indicating the need of more careful attitude to the place of erotic advertisements, considering accessibility of different categories of residents, particular, minors, to such advertisements.