Description:
This STANDARD cigarette pack features a classic design in burgundy and white. The upper part features a coat of arms with the initials "ТИ" (possibly the manufacturer's abbreviation), and below it is the inscription "Selected Quality Tobaccos". The lower part features the word "STANDARD" in black letters, and below it is a warning about the dangers of smoking in Russian. The pack is covered with a Russian excise stamp, confirming its authenticity and country of manufacture. The pack's design is focused on emphasizing quality without bright marketing elements.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium – the package is not a commemorative or limited edition, but has collector's value as a specific product of the Russian domestic market.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, with original label, in excellent condition.
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Historical data and popularity: STANDARD was not widely exported, being more common in regional markets in Russia. Such packets may be of interest to collectors due to their design, which reflects the aesthetics of the Russian tobacco industry of the late 20th century - early 21st century.
