Description:
This unique cigarette pack "Sąjuga–Apollon" (Apollo–Soyuz) was released in 1975, marking the historic first joint space mission between the USSR and the USA. The front and back of the pack feature a bright logo with two spacecraft connected in orbit. The inscription at the top is in two languages - Russian (Союз-Аполлон) and English (Apollo Soyuz). It was one of the few symbols of cooperation during the Cold War that was immortalized through tobacco products. The pack was produced as a symbolic, commemorative edition, which has not only collector's but also historical value.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Very high. This pack is one of the most famous thematic editions of the Soviet period, valued by both tobacco and space history collectors.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition (cellophane-wrapped, with visible defects).
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Historical data and popularity: The edition is closely associated with the 1975 international space program "Apollo–Soyuz Test Project", which symbolized technological cooperation between the two opposing sides during the Cold War. The package is often mentioned in specialized collector's catalogs and prestigious forums.
