Description:
Звезда ("Star") is a classic Soviet cigarette pack, distinguished by its clear ideological symbolism. In the center of the design is a red five-pointed star surrounded by a laurel wreath, symbolizing honor and victory. The upper part is marked with a gold-colored background with a bright red "V"-shaped stripe. In the lower part is the inscription "Сигареты с фильтром" ("Cigarettes with a filter"). The pack is unopened, the film is intact, the corners are sharp, the colors remain bright. This is one of the classic, more widespread, but currently increasingly rare Soviet examples.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Medium-High. Although not a limited edition series, the Zvezda is prized for its expressive Soviet design, ideological symbolism, and good condition. Collectors especially value clean, original, unopened copies.
Condition assessment: Excellent. The package is unopened, the cellophane is undamaged, the surface is clean, and the color integrity is maintained.
Historical data and popularity: „Zvezda was a mid-range Soviet cigarette produced by various tobacco factory lines in the USSR. Although not as prestigious as Ява or Космос, the series reflects the aesthetics and values of the era – patriotism, the symbolic theme of victory, and the strong use of Soviet iconography.
