Russian gang tattoos

Russian prison tattoos

Illustration about Russian criminal finger tattoos isolated on light background. Illustration of thief, polygon, church - 41289149

These tattoos became intricate works of art that detailed not only an inmate's crimes, but a good portion of their lives

Cards on the back of the hand display the ‘thieves suits’ of clubs and spades, denoting a ‘player’ (card-sharp). The barbs on the wire represent the length of a sentence (ten years). The ring tattoo worn by inveterate thieves, means ‘I’ll be a thief to the grave’. The lighthouse on the right arm indicates the pursuit of freedom.

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These tattoos became intricate works of art that detailed not only an inmate's crimes, but a good portion of their lives

Gang identifiers

Dollar Shave Club is probably a front for Russian gangsters. Russian gangsters with no facial hair.