Description:
This pack of "Фестивальные" cigarettes was released in 1977, specially to commemorate All-Union Film Festival in Riga. The packaging clearly displays the logo „1977 All-Union Film Festival Riga“, along with the stylish red inscription „Фестивальные“ („Festivals“). The design is subtly minimalist – dominated by a silver background, highlighted by a red accent line and symbolic typography elements. The inscription „Сигареты высшего качества с фильтром“ indicates that this is a top-quality product.
This is one of bright Soviet themed editions, dedicated to a cultural event, rather than an industrial or political anniversary. Such packages were produced in extremely limited editions, and are therefore highly valued on the collector's market.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High. This edition belongs to a group of limited USSR thematic series - dedicated to a specific event in 1977, therefore the demand is higher than for regular industrial editions.
Condition assessment: Unopened, cellophane wrapped, very good condition (minimal traces of age at the corners).
Historical data and popularity: The 1977 All-Union Film Festival in Riga was a significant cultural event on the scale of the USSR. As a result, cigarettes of this edition were not only a tobacco product, but also a souvenir series of releases dedicated to the festival. In the collector's community, it is considered one of the more interesting cultural thematic examples, especially when the original packaging and cellophane are preserved.
