Description: This cigarette pack is named after the famous Karabakh region (Azerbaijani: Qarabağ). The design is classic, dominated by blue with a white window in the center, which highlights the symbol of Karabakh and the name of the pack in Cyrillic. Two languages are used - Russian and Azerbaijani, which was common during the USSR. The marking "КЛАСС ЧЕТВЕРТЫЙ" indicates that these were cigarettes of the lowest class (fourth) - affordable prices, intended for the local market.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. The name Karabakh, due to its geopolitical importance and the limited tobacco production from this region, makes this pack a collector's target. Such a pack is geographically and historically very specific, which strengthens its value.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, very good condition. Foil intact, visually looks neat, although there are a few surface stains from aging.
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Historical data: Cigarettes produced under the Karabakh name were intended for local consumption, and their production likely ceased before the early 1990s due to regional changes.
