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The Secret Meanings Of Russian Prison Tattoos
The Secret Meanings Of Russian Prison Tattoos
Prisoners without tattoos are looked down upon. They are viewed as white sheep in a black herd. Tattoos tell the prisoners' stories, their world-views and group affiliations; and some tattoos indicate rank, accomplishment, and prestige in this walled-in segment of Russia's underbelly.
Eyes on the chest indicate that this prisoner sees everything or that he is watching over something.
The walled-in cathedral indicates that this prisoner is a safe cracker, and the number of domes on the cathedral correspond with the amount of times he has been convicted.
An epaulette on the shoulder implies that the criminal is of high rank above the other prisoners.
A bracelet tattooed on his wrist means that he has spent at least 5 years in prison.
The tattoo on the pointer finger means that his parents died while he was in prison. Middle finger: he served his full sentence without parole. Ring finger: the upside-down spade means that he was convicted for hooliganism.
The cross in the center of the chest shows his allegiance to thieves, but its small size shows that he holds very little power among them. Tattoos of saints and angels are commonly used to show that the prisoner is not mired in betrayal.
Matching 8 pointed stars on the shoulders means that he is a professional criminal.
Matching 8-point stars on the knees implies an anarchical view. It says, "I bow to no-one and no-one can make me fall to my knees."
The tattoo of dagger in his neck means that he has committed murder while in prison and that he available to hire for more murders.
The white boat with shaded sails on the thigh means the prisoner spent a significant amount of time traveling around while avoiding capture.
An image of birds flying on the horizon means, "I was born free and should be free."
Barbed wire tattooed across the forehead signifies a sentence of life of imprisonment without possibility of parole.
Sometimes a tattoo of Lenin indicates that the prisoner is patriotic, but prisoners often tattoo Lenin's face on them under the belief that law enforcement won't shoot at an image of one of Russia's greatest heroes and leaders.
The 100 rubles note on the right side of his chest indicates some involvement with counterfeiting.
A tiger tattoo typically signifies the bearer has killed a policeman or prison guard.
This pirate tattoo means the bearer has committed armed robbery.
The monk writing in the book signifies a criminal who is dexterous with a knife, razor or sharpened coin.
A bat on the chest means he is a thief who works at night.
Source: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/84226444/
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Originally Posted by Kazimiera
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