Description:
A dark, contrasting design hardcover with a combination of black, blue and white. The upper part features a gold-colored coat of arms and inscription on a black background. Noble Tobacco, symbolizing higher quality. Name ARCTIC ("Arctic") is highlighted in large white letters with a subtle silver tint, and below it is the word CLASSIC, emphasizing the classic series. In the center of the design is a stylized ray motif reminiscent of the northern lights or sunbeams above the horizon - visually associated with a cold, Nordic image. The overall aesthetic solution is solid and modern, typical of the Russian "premium" cigarette lines of the late 1990s.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium/Higher – While the Arktika is not particularly rare, its design and condition perfectly reflect the period's desire to create Western-style packages. Valued by collectors for its good visual condition and exceptional color contrast.
– Condition assessment: excellent, unopened, original cellophane and excise tape completely intact.
– Historical data and popularity: „"Arctic" was produced as a classic, reliable line of Russian cigarettes. The brand "Ново Табак" (Nobo Tabak) has maintained a reputation as one of the higher-quality domestic producers. The pack is today considered a typical example of the modern Russian tobacco industry.
