Description:
„Беломорканал“ is one of the most recognizable Russian cigarette brands, historically associated with the Soviet Union. This particular variant is with a filter – a rarer version, as the classic „Беломорканал“ cigarettes were without a filter. The pack is blue and yellow, and on the front there is a stylized map of Russia with marked canals: the Baltic-White Sea, the Volga-Don and the Moscow Canal. The design clearly emphasizes engineering achievements, the canal system and infrastructure, which was considered a heroic achievement in the Soviet Union.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium–high. Because this model has a filter and is not as common as the classic one without a filter, it gains value in the eyes of collectors. It is additionally valued for its ideological overtones and visual connection to Soviet infrastructure.
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Condition assessment: Excellent - original film, excise stamp in place, no deformations.
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Historical data and popularity: „Belomorkanal is one of the long-standing Russian brands, having been produced since the 1930s. This particular filtered edition was shorter-lived and not as widely distributed as the classic one, so it is now considered an interesting collector's item.
