{"product_id":"elektronika-mk-42-vintage-soviet-calculator","title":"Elektronika MK-42 Vintage Soviet Calculator – Retro Collectible Electronics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet calculator is an Elektronika MK-42, a collectible piece of Soviet-era consumer electronics. With its retro design, it offers a nostalgic look at how everyday calculating technology looked in the USSR and makes a fine addition to a collection of vintage electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic calculator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elektronika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MK-42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage collectible electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed vintage condition with signs of age. Please note that the plus (+) button does not work, so the calculator is best suited for display or as a collector's piece rather than everyday use. Please review all photos to assess the cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElektronika was the brand name used for a wide range of Soviet consumer electronics, from calculators and digital watches to handheld games and audio equipment. Soviet calculators of the MK series were produced for offices, schools and homes, and today they are collected as reminders of the way technology developed behind the Iron Curtain. Their distinctive Cyrillic markings and utilitarian design set them apart from Western and Japanese calculators of the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Soviet era collectibles and retro tech, an Elektronika calculator is a compact and authentic object to display next to other items made in the USSR, such as radios, watches or cameras. It also makes an interesting gift for anyone who remembers Soviet everyday life or who is fascinated by the history of personal computing and electronic calculators. Because of the faulty plus key, it is offered primarily as a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678845501589,"sku":"EBAY-407027352502","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/elektronika-mk-42-vintage-soviet-calculator-1.jpg?v=1791647586","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/elektronika-mk-42-vintage-soviet-calculator","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}