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Vintage Soviet collectible cigarette case-surprise, stylized as a bottle of traditional Ukrainian tincture \"Spotykach\".
This mechanical souvenir is designed for storage and original serving of cigarettes. When the upper part of the case was lifted, the mechanism was triggered, and the cigarettes opened in a \"fan\" or were pushed out for convenient selection. Such products were popular gifts in the USSR in the 1960s-80s.
What is \"Spotykach\"?
This is an authentic Ukrainian dessert alcoholic drink, which has its own characteristics:
Ingredients: Sweet tincture of berries (cherries, currants), fruits or spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves).
Technology: Unlike regular liqueur, the ingredients for spotykach are first boiled with sugar, and only then poured with vodka.
Strength: Usually about 30%.
Effect: They say that it \"keeps the head clear, but the legs do not obey\" - this is why the drink got its name.
You can learn more about the history and recipes of the drink on the resource Authentic Ukraine or on Wikipedia.
Interesting fact: The label depicts a Cossack with a musket and a pipe, which emphasizes the traditional Ukrainian flavor of the souvenir.
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