Description: This Soviet-made cigarette pack of „Rīga“ is distinguished by its light, minimalist design with the city’s coat of arms in the center. On one side, the inscription in Latvian „AUGSTĀ LABUMA CIGARETES AR FILTRU“ is presented, and on the other, the Russian translation „СИГАРЕТЫ ВЫСШЕГО КАЧЕСТВА С ФИЛЬТРОМ“, meaning high-quality cigarettes with a filter. Different symbols of the USSR are visible at the top – on one side, the letters „СССР“ with an envelope, on the other, a sun motif with a logo in the center. The design conveys the moderation of the style of that era, and the package is preserved in transparent film.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Medium–High. This package has historical value as a Soviet-era publication from the Latvian SSR, interesting to collectors due to its original condition, clear provenance, and distinctive design with bilingual inscriptions.
Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent collectible condition (with protective film).
Historical data and popularity: The Rīga cigarette pack symbolizes the traditions of Soviet Latvian production. This type of packaging is not very common on the free market, but is sought after by collectors who collect Soviet or Baltic issues.
