Russian Prison Tattoos. These tattoos became intricate works of art that detailed not only an inmate's crimes, but a good. • Russian Criminal Tattoo Police Files is published by FUEL. I got in touch with Damon Murray, co-founder of FUEL.
Bullen writes that the phenomenon of prison tattoos began in the imperial period, possibly inspired by meetings between Russian sailors and their tattooed British counterparts.
They indicate the bearer has adopted.
A true A-to-Z of Russian criminal tattoos with real-life examples of Mafia guys and their ink. Gradually, prisoners developed a secret form of communication with their tattoos, allowing them to establish. A moving new campaign has been launched to help ex-cons adjust to society by transforming their prison tattoos into colorful works of art.