In the Soviet Union, a matchbox cost 1 kopek. It was typically the cheapest item sold. Collecting matchbox labels was a popular hobby. And everyone knew that a soldier must be able to throw on his uniform in the time it takes for one match to burn down. See RIA Novosti photos of how matches are made at Pobeda factory in Verkhny Lomov village, Penza.
© RIA Novosti . Ulia Chestnova / Go to the mediabankIn the Soviet Union, a matchbox cost 1 kopek. It was typically the cheapest item sold. Collecting matchbox labels was a popular hobby. And everyone knew that a soldier must be able to throw on his uniform in the time it takes for one match to burn down. See RIA Novosti photos of how matches are made at Pobeda factory in Verkhny Lomov village, Penza.
In the Soviet Union, a matchbox cost 1 kopek. It was typically the cheapest item sold. Collecting matchbox labels was a popular hobby. And everyone knew that a soldier must be able to throw on his uniform in the time it takes for one match to burn down. See RIA Novosti photos of how matches are made at Pobeda factory in Verkhny Lomov village, Penza.
© RIA Novosti . Ulia Chestnova / Go to the mediabankEverything begins with a log, which is sliced into thin sheets of wood that are cut into sticks.
Everything begins with a log, which is sliced into thin sheets of wood that are cut into sticks.
© RIA Novosti . Ulia Chestnova / Go to the mediabankThe head of the match is dipped into a sulfur mixture. The match is then dried in revolving drums.
The head of the match is dipped into a sulfur mixture. The match is then dried in revolving drums.
These are ready-made matches.
Matchboxes are glued at a shop.
The striking surface is also glued on.
© RIA Novosti . Ulia Chestnova / Go to the mediabankIn Soviet times a matchbox contained nearly 60 matches. Nowadays the total is about 40.
In Soviet times a matchbox contained nearly 60 matches. Nowadays the total is about 40.
© RIA Novosti . Ulia Chestnova / Go to the mediabankFinally, matches are packed in matchboxes and sent to shops.
Finally, matches are packed in matchboxes and sent to shops.