Description: This is an older Russian cigarette pack "ВТ", the name of which is an abbreviation, often associated with "Высший Табак" ("Top-grade tobacco") or "Военный Табак". The pack is white with fine horizontal lines, decorated with a coat of arms above the name. The Russian inscription "Сигареты с фильтром" means "cigarettes with a filter". An older type of Russian excise stamp is also visible, indicating that this was an officially licensed product distributed on the domestic market. The condition of the pack shows storage stains.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. The package is not often found, so it may be attractive to collectors, especially those looking for transitional or local Russian products.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, but with clear storage stains and surface damage to the package.
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Historical data and popularity: This package reflects the period after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when many local manufacturers were trying to establish themselves in the national market. The VT brand was not widely exported, so surviving examples are mostly found only in local collections.
