Description: This pack of „Grodno“ cigarettes is one of the examples of old Soviet production. The pack is white, in the center there is a coat of arms with a red flag, on a gold background and the name of the city „Grodno“ in two directions (one of them upside down, as a design element). Above the coat of arms there is the slogan „Сигареты с фильтром“ (Cigarettes with a filter). The pack is decorated with a red horizontal stripe. On the sides are marked: „МИП БССР“, „Миниздрав СССР“, which confirms the production during the period of the Belarusian SSR.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High. This is one of the oldest and most sought-after packages among Soviet-era collectors, especially due to its clear provenance, symbolism, and authentic design.
Condition assessment: Unopened, very good condition. The film is intact, a small trace of age is noticeable on the edges, but the overall impression is a solid collector's item.
Historical data and popularity: The "Grodno" cigarette pack symbolizes the synthesis of production and urban identity of one of the most important cities in Belarus, Grodno, during the Soviet period. Such packs had not only consumer but also regional representative value.
