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World tobacco giant â€œPhilip Morrisâ€ operated in Azerbaijan in Soviet period â€“ PHOTO

World tobacco giant â€œPhilip Morrisâ€ operated in Azerbaijan in Soviet period <font color=red>â€“ PHOTO</font>

24 May 2008 11:15 (UTC +04:00)

The museum staff has already started to collect material evidences and photos related to the activity of Philip Morris, known for its Marlboro cigarettes, in Azerbaijan in 1970-80s. So far mechanical bracket clock, sunglasses and photos belonged to Philip Morris staff in Zagatala have been found and brought to the museum. â€œThis is interesting fact because Zagatala was one of few regions where Philip Morris the symbol of capitalist system, worked in association with the Soviet economy. We found things belonged to the Philip Morris staff produced in the countries, which were removed from the map of Europe as a result of collapse of world socialist systemâ€, said the director of museum. â€œIt is notable that Philip Morris chose Zagatala for cultivation of Virginia tobacco. It proved ideas of German expert A. Ifon Plotto in 19th century about the fertile lands of Zagatalaâ€. The director of museum said they were developing researches.