There are so many tobacco products in the world. Most people no longer remember the cigarettes of the 90s. Among them were both good and bad options. Some people recall the whole assortment with nostalgia. After all, 18 years ago, tobacco products were of a completely different quality.
The most popular cigarettes
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, markets were filled with various offers of tobacco products. Cigarettes of the 90s did not have a good design. However, their quality was up to par. What are the most popular cigarettes of the 90s? The list looks like this:
- Lucky Strike This brand has been on the market since 1869. The manufacturer constantly sponsors sports events. The company also does charity work. These cigarettes were loved by the 90s to the consumer precisely because of the wide range. In addition, the pack has always had a good design.
- Bond. These cigarettes are the most popular among people. In the 90s, almost every smoker had them. They gained popularity because of their cheapness and good quality.
- Rothmans. These 90s cigarettes were of very good quality. In addition, they had a high price. Therefore, they were smoked only by wealthy people.
These tobacco products were the most popular around 20 years ago. All cigarettes were made from quality raw materials, and therefore were in demand. For the period of 2018, their quality has significantly decreased.
Marlboro in the nineties
In the 21st century, this brand is very popular. In the nineties, its products were in high demand among smokers. The Marlboro company has been present in the tobacco market since 1924. The manufacturer produces the best-selling cigarettes in the world. This is due to the stylish design of the pack and quality tobacco. In addition, the company allocates a lot of money for advertising. In the people of the nineties, Marlboro is associated with cowboys. After all, it was they who were constantly used in advertising. Thanks to this, the brand has become the best-selling and most popular in the world.
Domestic cigarettes
Russian companies produced about a hundred types of cigarettes. Some cigarettes are still on the market. The list of cigarettes in the 90s looks like this:
- "Space". This company made the best tobacco products among domestic manufacturers. This is confirmed by a strong and solid pack, natural tobacco, and a catchy design. In addition, cigarettes cost 60 kopecks, which everyone could afford. At each factory, the quality of tobacco products was different. The best were considered cigarettes made at the Java factory. Tobacco in them was dry, and in other products it could be wet.
- "Java". This option of cigarettes was bought by people who did not care about the taste and aroma of the product. There was Java produced by Ducat. These cigarettes were considered substandard. The manufacturer produced a lot of types of tobacco products, but they were not in high demand.
- Laika and Krasnopresnensky. These cigarettes were considered the most unclaimed. However, they had good tobacco and the price was 25 kopecks. Now it’s hard to find a photo of 90s cigarettes. After all, they remained only with collectors.
Domestic manufacturers marked the fortress of cigarettes on a pack. This parameter was labeled from one to seven. It was important for the consumer in which factory cigarettes were made. There were legends that the highest quality tobacco was produced at the Java company.
Cigarettes without filter
Such products among people were considered the worst cigarettes. Often they were smoked by the military, students and poor people. They were also interesting for creative people. After all, such cigarettes were different from other products. The most famous brands:
- "Prima." These filterless cigarettes were the highest quality product. Their price was around 20-30 cents. They are made to this day.
- "Aster". The manufacturer made almost the most expensive cigarettes without a filter. Their price was 35 cents. However, it is justified by the quality of tobacco.
- Vatra. These cigarettes were made in Ukrainian factories. The price of a tobacco product was about 25 kopecks. By popularity, they were in second place after "Prima".
These products were the most popular among fans of smoking cigarettes without a filter. Vatra tobacco produced a lot of smoke. Because of this, they were taken negatively by the consumer. However, each factory made cigarettes with its own characteristics. Only Prima had the highest quality, which is why they became popular.