Description:
This pack of Zarafshon cigarettes features a unique design depicting a stylized mulberry leaf and rays of light, which may be an allusion to the fertile Zarafshon Valley or the grapes typical of the region. The background of the pack is decorated with a grid pattern with a red top band and the Russian name in gold. The sides are marked with "Сигареты с фильтром" ("Cigarettes with a filter"). This pack reflects the typical stylistics of regional brands from the Soviet era and is quite rare among collectors today.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium–high. Due to its origin from the former Uzbek SSR and the relatively small number of packages of this type surviving, the package is valued by collectors, especially those interested in the USSR theme.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition (cellophane-wrapped, no visible damage).
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Historical data and popularity: Zarafshon is a regional Soviet brand that was not widely known outside the local market. However, such packages are currently gaining value as historical artifacts from the former USSR republics.
