Description:
TAVOLGA is not a real cigarette, but imitation cigarette substitutes (product type marked: cigarette imitation). These products were created as an alternative to smoking by inhaling herbal mixtures, often used as a medical or psychological tool to quit smoking. The front of the package is dominated by a greenish color, at the top is the name ТАВОЛГА, and in the center is a crossed-out cigarette with the inscription „НЕ КУРИ!“. At the bottom is the call: „подними ТОНУС!“ („raise your tone“).
The back of the package describes in detail the composition and effects of the herbs, and also states that the product is not harmful to health and has been tested in the laboratories of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Above average – although not a tobacco product, this pack is unique in its purpose and typology. The market for such imitation products was limited, so well-preserved examples are rare today.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition - original film is intact, all texts are visible.
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Historical data and popularity: Such products were developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of health promotion programs in Russia and the CIS countries. Currently, such products have almost disappeared from trade, which is why their value in the context of collecting is increasing.
