Description:
„"Manas" - Soviet cigarettes named after the legendary Kyrgyz epic hero Mana, which is a national symbol. The design of this package is distinguished by its bright blue color, depicting the Frunze (now Bishkek) airport and an airplane in the sky - a detail associated with the Manas airport of the same name. The name "Манас" is written in gold letters at the bottom. The design is modernist, typical of regional issues of the late USSR period.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High. "Manas" belongs to a group of rarer regional Soviet issues, especially valued for its visual design and strong cultural symbolism (Kyrgyz theme). Collectors rank this issue among the more sought-after series of the Kyrgyz SSR, along with "Комуз".
Condition assessment: Unopened, very good condition, original cellophane, bright colors. Minor storage marks on the top of the package.
Historical data and popularity: The place of production is the Frunze Tobacco Factory, which operated until the early 1990s. The Manas edition is considered one of the prestigious regional examples with a connection to the local cultural heritage.
