Russian Prison Tattoos: Codes of Authority, Domination, and Struggle
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For centuries, Russian prison inmates forcibly initiated newcomers with tattoos. Gradually, prisoners developed a secret form of communication with their tattoos, allowing them to establish rank among the other inmates and maintain a clandestine hierarchy. This book explores the grisly reality of Russian prisons and the people who inhabit them. Over 190 black and white and color photographs expose the different tattoos and their meanings, ranging from churches, cros… More >>
Russian Prison Tattoos: Codes of Authority, Domination, and Struggle
Categories: Prison Tattoos Tags: Authority, Codes, Domination, Prison, Russian, Struggle, Tattoos