The fading art form and ‘language’ of Russian criminal tattoos, formerly a forbidden topic in Russia. The now vanishing practice is seen as reflecting the transition of the broader Russian society. Filmed in some of Russia’s most notorious prisons, including the fabled White Swan, the interviews with prisoners, guards, and criminologists reveal the secret language of “The Zone” and “The Code of Thieves” (Vor v zakone).
Directed by Alix Lambert
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If you’re into bad boys with extremely cool tattoos and good face structures living caged, this is for you too
If you’re into bad boys with extremely cool tattoos and good face structures living caged, this is for you too