Description: „Troyka“ is a nostalgically designed Russian cigarette pack with a festive look. The dark cherry background of the pack is decorated with a traditional winter motif – a carriage with three horses („troika“ – a classic Russian horse-drawn carriage). The gold-colored font and decorations convey a solemn, almost Christmas atmosphere. On top is marked in Russian „Cigarettes with a filter, II class“, which indicates a middle-class tobacco product. The pack was produced in Moscow, preserving the original film and excise stamp.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. Festive or thematic designs, especially if they are specific to a certain period (in this case, the legacy of the Soviet style), often become sought after by collectors. Troika stands out for its cultural and visual uniqueness.
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Condition assessment: Undamaged, original film, visible Russian excise stamp. Aesthetically very well preserved.
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Historical data and popularity: This package belongs to a group of little-known but very specific Russian stamps, which were produced only for the domestic market. Due to its ethnographic style and symbolism (horses, winter motif), collectors value it as a continuing symbol of the Soviet tradition.
