Description:
This pack of "Spetsnaz" cigarettes features a patriotic style – a dark blue background, a red-black stripe with the word "СИГАРЕТЫ" (cigarettes), and the inscription "ЗА РОССИЮ" (For Russia) at the bottom. The name "Спецназ" is a reference to the elite Russian special forces, and the bat symbol at the top is often associated with night operations or a military special unit. The pack is intact, with the original excise tax, and the softcover format makes this edition even rarer among collectors.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High
Due to their clear theme (military/patriotic), name and design, Spetsnaz cigarettes become a unique item in collections, especially when it comes to political or military symbols in tobacco designs. Such packs are often short-run and have a symbolic or propaganda connotation. -
Condition assessment: Unopened, with excise stamp, in original film, but there are a few minor dents or film strains.
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Historical data and popularity:
This type of package was not mass-produced. They were usually issued for a limited period or to a specific region (possibly even to military personnel). The collector community considers these packages to be examples of "ideological design", especially appreciated by foreign collectors interested in the symbolism of the post-Soviet space.
