The Temirtau City Museum opened an exhibition titled "Carmen Powder" as part of the "Exhibit of the Month" project on March 11, 2026.

The museum's collection contains Carmen brand powder- a popular Soviet-era cosmetic product produced by the Kharkiv Perfume Factory from 1946 to 1953. The exhibit was donated to the museum by G.V. Muravskaya and belonged to her mother; it was acquired in Karaganda.

The product's name was inspired by the heroine of Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen," which premiered in 1935 at the Stanislavsky Opera House. The popularity of this image led to its use in the design and naming of perfume and cosmetic products, and Carmen's image became the main design element of the packaging for powder, cologne, and soap. The powder was available in pink, white, and dark nude shades ("Rachel") and came in cardboard or plastic packaging featuring an image of the opera's heroine. The box, made of thick cardboard or plastic, featured an image of the Spanish gypsy from the opera "Carmen" on the lid and roses on the sides. On the bottom was the manufacturer's mark and the stamp "RACHEL." Made from talc, starch, and mineral pigments, it had a loose consistency and a distinct aroma. It belonged to Group "B" products and cost 10 kopecks.