Infamous Criminals
Andrei Chikatilo: The Butcher of Rostov
You think monsters aren’t real? Think again. The Butcher of Rostov
SIZO, Pre-Revolutionary Criminal Law in Russia
Russian SIZO. from pre-revolutionary prisons to modern detention facilities, highlighting conditions, rights, and judicial processes
Gop-stop (гоп-стоп)
In fact, the expression gop with a click is associated with the criminal specialty of street robbers
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"
Influencer Crypto Crimes
We’ll look at one of the most recent trends investors need to be aware of.