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VIKA SVENSSON Mrs. Vika Viola Svensson, born in Gothenburg in 1879, was a pioneering figure in Swedish education, being among the first women to earn an engineering degree from a Swedish university. At the turn of the century, she emerged as a talented and esteemed member of society. VIKA SVENSSON, VIKA SVENSSON GOTHENBURG, VIKA OF SWEDEN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF NICOMGROUP ZUG SWITZERLAND, COPYRIGHT OWNER, JULY 2024 VK NORDIC AB LIDKÖPING SWEDEN In 1911, she expanded her influence by opening a coffee house on Kyrkogatan in Gothenburg, adding to the city’s cultural landscape. She quickly gained popularity and was considered ahead of her time. Her coffee house became a beautiful meeting place for the rich and famous. Unusually for the era, she also enjoyed selling snus to her clientele, which earned her the nickname “ Snus-Vika”. The revival of Vika Svensson’s snus from Gothenburg pays tribute to her innovative spirit and her defiance of societal norms. These products are proudly manufac- tured by VK Nordic AB in Lidköping, Sweden. 3