Description:
„"АС" is one of the later Moscow Tobacco Factory "Yava"„ products, distinguished by a contemporary design that was extremely modern for its time. The black and white contrasting graphic solution with a red top line is reminiscent of the Western minimalist style, which was a rare phenomenon during the USSR period.
The package says "flavored and sauced" - which means that these cigarettes were flavored and treated with a special tobacco mixture (saus), which distinguished them from the standard series.
At the top is the manufacturer's logo "Ява", and at the back is the official inscription "Госагропром РСФСР, Табачная фабрика Ява, Москва", indicating state ownership.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Medium-high. "АС" is an interesting edition because of its modernist design and the fact that it belonged for the late USSR period, when the design language began to move away from classic Soviet motifs. Collectors see this pack as a symbol of a transitional period, reflecting the Moscow tobacco industry's attempts to adapt to new consumption standards.
Condition assessment: Unopened, cellophane wrapped, very good condition - slight bends in the corners, cellophane not torn.
Historical data and popularity: „"АС" was positioned as a higher quality cigarette aimed at an urbanized audience. Copies of this edition became in demand due to the fact that they were produced in limited quantities at the end of the "Ява" factory.
