Gop-stop (гоп-стоп)
In fact, the expression gop with a click is associated with the criminal specialty of street robbers
The Top 10 Craziest Conspiracy Theories About Cinematography Since the 2000s
Most outrageous conspiracy theories about cinematography since the 2000s, from lizard people to time-traveling actors.
10 Worst Chemical Train Crashes in History
Learn about the 10 worst chemical train crashes in history, highlighting the importance of safety regulations and transportation procedures for hazardous materials.
The Global History of Presidential Incarceration: Examining Political Repression and Social Injustice in the Last 50 Years
We will explore some of the most significant cases of presidential incarceration in different countries over the past 50 years.
Federal penal institution - Black Dolphin
The largest colony of this type in Russia (for 1600 people). According to some reports, as of 2009, about 863 people were held in the colony.
Anvar Masalimov's Release from Black Dolphin Prison Gains Nationwide Fame
Anvar Masalimov, a former Soviet killer, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being sentenced to death in 1992.
Understanding the Prison Hierarchy: The Status of "Opushenniy" and Other Castes
The lowest caste, known as opushenniy as well as various castes that exist in prisons and taboos against being polite
Prison Authority with Epaulettes
Russian soviet criminal elite have specific tattoos, language, and codes of conduct, and are feared by law enforcement and other criminals.
Gender Differences in Intimate Ink Designs and Prison Culture
Explore the hidden world of female criminal tattoos in Russia, symbols, meanings, and gender differences in intimate ink designs and prison culture.
What is "Zek" in the Russian Prison System
Zeks are known to have a certain sense of honor and they are expected to take responsibility and look out for their fellow inmates. They are also known to be the most loyal and honest members of the prison population
Meaning and Significance of Leg Tattoos in Soviet Russian Prisons
The most interesting tattoos on the lower limbs of the arrested are the so-called "stars of hooliganism"
Worst Prisons in Russia
From overcrowding to inhumane conditions, these prisons are a far cry from the ideal of justice and rehabilitation. Here are 10 of the worst Russian prisons