{"product_id":"soviet-dynamo-flashlight-zhuk-hand-press","title":"Soviet Dynamo Flashlight Zhuk – Hand-Press Mechanical Light, ZEMZ, Working","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet dynamo flashlight is a mechanical hand-press light popularly known in the USSR as the “Zhuk” (Beetle). It needs no batteries: squeezing the metal lever repeatedly drives an internal generator that lights the bulb. This example is in fully working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamo \/ hand-press flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuk (Zhuok, “Beetle”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZEMZ (ЗЭМЗ) factory logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e “ЦЕНА 3Р 25К” (3 rubles 25 kopeks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Bakelite-style plastic body with metal squeezing lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamo, no batteries required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, fully working. The internal gears move smoothly and the bulb lights up as expected when the lever is squeezed. The body shows honest signs of age and use, including minor scuffs, which add to its vintage character. Please see the photos for a detailed look at the cosmetic state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-press dynamo flashlights were a common household item in the Soviet Union, valued because they worked anywhere without hunting for batteries. The price molded right into the body is a signature detail of Soviet mass production, when retail prices were fixed by the state and printed on the goods themselves. This Soviet dynamo flashlight reflects the “built to last” philosophy of the era: it is not just a collectible but a functional tool. It makes a practical addition to an emergency kit or camping gear, and a great conversation piece for collectors of Soviet memorabilia and industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide 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":67681722695829,"sku":"EBAY-406901848432","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-dynamo-flashlight-zhuk-hand-press-1.jpg?v=1791708826","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-dynamo-flashlight-zhuk-hand-press","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}