Surprisingly, very often people who are absolutely far from the concepts of thieves and the world of thieves are drawn to find out the meaning of this or that tattoo. Of course, they can’t swear off prison; everyone knows about it. “Show me a man with a tattoo, and I will show you a man with an interesting past,” wrote Jack London.
Well, sometimes, when returning home on public transport, you can really notice a person “with an interesting past”, seeing fingers or a hand painted with cheap paint. In this article we will talk about the meanings of common prison tattoos, and we will start with tattoos in the form of rings on the fingers.
Prison tattoos in other countries
The meaning of Zonov’s tattoos is not clear; in different countries, tattoos are treated differently. For example, in the United States, prisoners get tattoos depending on their race.
- Prominent representatives of such a caste are the Aryan Brotherhood, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Nazi rebels from Southern California. All of them are characterized by the application of a swastika, four-leaf clover, three sixes and similar militaristic paraphernalia to the skin.
- In opposition to them, there is a group of African Americans - “Black Power”. They apply tattoos in the form of inscriptions on the back of their hands, knuckles, and African signs as a symbol of respect for their ancestors.
- Latin Americans stand as a separate island between them. These prisoners wear religious tattoos - Jesus, his mother, crosses, rosaries, sometimes biblical scenes or portraits of loved ones.
- And finally, not the most numerous, but no less important group - Asians. They get tattoos depending on their origin: the Japanese - Japanese demons and geishas, the Chinese - dragons.
The Japanese, for example, have a negative attitude towards tattoos. In their opinion, a decent person should not have tattoos. This philistine thinking may be due to the fact that the local mafia (yakuza) could keep entire cities under its control for decades.
Members of the gangster group were, as a rule, completely covered in tattoos. Moreover, family members who were not involved in the criminal business also wore distinctive tattoos. For them, tattoos were a sign of immunity and their origin.
The meaning of tattoos for girls on the middle finger
Tattoos on the middle finger are drawn by powerful girls, most often those who occupy leadership positions. On the middle finger you can draw a hieroglyph, abstract symbols, or write a name in Russian or English in script.
Some types of designs on the middle finger can have special meaning and be a way of self-expression, since the middle finger is shown in order to get rid of the interlocutor or express one’s position.
Tattoos in Russian prisons
Zonov's tattoos always carry one meaning or another. These can be images, portraits of loved ones or idols, and they can also include inscriptions that complete the body image.
The following abbreviations are especially popular:
- EVIL - I will take revenge on the cop for everything;
- YUG – young robber;
- PEACE - shooting will correct me;
- TMJ - prison interferes with life;
- NKVD - there is no stronger friendship than thieves;
- KLOT – I swear to love one (one) you (a little romantic).
A few inscriptions:
- “The main thing in the zone is the thief in law”;
- “Killing is not murder”;
- “Born for torment, I don’t need happiness”;
- “I will not forget my own mother” and so on.
The meaning of tattoos for girls on the ring finger
The ring finger is associated with the heart, which is why a wedding ring is worn on it. Tattoos on this finger are also a symbol of love, sensuality and tenderness. You can draw a ring or hieroglyph on your middle finger.
Some newlyweds put paired wedding rings on their middle finger in the form of a tattoo, as a symbol of eternal love. Such a ring cannot be removed or erased.
Tattoo ring
A ring tattoo means a lot in the prison hierarchy. Prisoners can fill in such sketches at their own request. But some are forcibly impaled. For example, these could be those who have the lowest rank in prison - a rapist, an informer (image of a dog with the caption “Cop from Presskhata”) or a homosexual (cockerel). The most interesting thing is that even if the prisoner ends up in another prison, his status will remain the same.
A ring is placed on the finger, and the signs inside it indicate the status of the criminal.
- The symbol “denied” characterizes a prisoner who does not come to an agreement with the police; moreover, he is hostile to them. Such a prisoner does not understand those who want to atone for their sins; he will never change. People with such a ring belong to the thieves' elite. It looks like a diamond divided into four parts, and two diagonal triangles are painted black.
- “Muzhik” is awarded to those who have not achieved a certain authority among thieves, but were true to their principles. It is pinned in the shape of a diamond with a black vertical line in the middle.
- A fairly common tattoo that almost all former prisoners have. “Was in prison” – a black square with a white line to the diagonal.
- “On trial for murder” - the handle of a knife is depicted, around which a snake is wrapped.
Pros and cons of finger tattoos
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Finger tattoos
Finger tattoos
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A drawing applied to the body, even of the smallest size, can have a positive or negative impact on one’s future fate. Therefore, before getting a tattoo on your fingers, you need to carefully study all the pros and cons of the procedure.
Among the advantages:
1 Creativity. An interesting drawing will attract attention, making a person brighter and more noticeable. If the pattern on a leg or hand can be hidden, then the hands are always visible;
2 Painless. Getting a tattoo causes discomfort and even severe pain on some parts of the body, which cannot be said about the fingers. There is almost no fat layer here, and over time the skin becomes insensitive to pain. The person will feel slight discomfort during application;
3 The procedure takes little time. Unlike other non-body designs, a finger tattoo cannot be large in size or complex in design. There simply isn't enough space for this. Therefore, drawing a picture will not take much time;
4 Self-expression. With the help of a tattoo, a person will emphasize an important date, a significant event, or emphasize his hobby.
There are a number of reasons that make you think about the presence of tattoos on open areas of the body. Some of them even categorically prohibit applying various images to fingers. These include:
1 Place of work. For example, military personnel, teachers or officers of the law are not allowed to have designs on their fingers.
2 Moving up the career ladder. There is a deliberately biased attitude towards a person with tattoos. Society is not yet ready to take such people seriously.
3 Adjustment. Over time, a tattoo may lose its brightness due to constant contact with water and other objects. Therefore, the person who decides to make it must be prepared for the fact that it will have to be corrected throughout his life.
Before getting a tattoo on your body, you need to weigh the pros and cons. The drawing cannot simply be washed off after it gets boring over time.
Finger tattoo for two
Other Zonov tattoos
In addition to rings, inscriptions, and abbreviations, prisoners also stuff images that contain deep meaning.
- A tattoo of shackles means that their wearer is serving a sentence of more than five years on a serious charge. Each ring on the shackles corresponds to a year of imprisonment.
- The devil tattoo symbolizes fearlessness and an irrepressible desire to survive in any situation. The demon sitting on the moon suggests that a person will not lose heart even in the most lost situation (he will even find a way out of space).
- However, a tattoo of a devil undressing a woman or a devil doing the same thing can mean a despondent prisoner.
- The devil, stuffed all over his back, characterizes a person who has a certain thieves' authority in places of serving his sentence. The convict wants to show his cunning and insidiousness.
There are also moments when a prisoner realizes the gravity of his crime and repents. Then he can get a tattoo of a crying killer.
Women's finger tattoos
Typically, girls are distrustful and fearful of the process of creating tattoos. Therefore, they very often choose fingers as their first experience.
The main advantages of drawing on this part of the body are:
- small size;
- to attract attention.
Girls who decide to become the owners of body designs feel confident, sexy and attractive to the opposite sex.
Women's finger tattoos
Flowers
Most often, young girls come to salons asking for different types of flowers and plants to be tattooed on their fingers. The leader among tattoos was the rose. She is able to emphasize natural tenderness and beauty.
In addition, representatives of the fair sex often fill themselves with the following types of flowers:
1 Lotus. It personifies fertility and also indicates a subtle mental organization.
2 Lily. Shows the nobility of women and indicates her natural sensuality and sexuality.
3 Dandelion. It is a symbol of lightness, childish spontaneity and tenderness.
Lilac, cornflower, violet and lavender are also found on women's fingers.
Flower on finger
Ring tattoo
It is better to get a tattoo in a special salon. The image must be applied carefully so that it looks natural. A girl can put a colored or black and white ring on her finger. Usually this picture is just a decoration for the hands, but some couples in love make pair tattoos in the form of rings. They show everyone the depth of their feelings.
Ring in the form of a flower
Ornament
Very often, girls choose oriental motifs or Indian mahendi painting to decorate their hands. It looks very unusual, but at the same time mysterious and mysterious.
Tattoo with patterns
Inscription
Girls always want to emphasize the depth of their world with one capacious but meaningful inscription. There is no room on the finger for a long statement, so the entire text must be placed in 1 word or phrase.
The most popular inscriptions for tattoos on a woman’s finger include:
- quote from a famous person;
- the name of a loved one;
- life credo;
- motto;
- memorable date.
The inscription on a woman's finger will look very impressive if depicted on the side.
There are a large number of inscriptions in various languages. Most often, Russian or English, as well as Latin or hieroglyphs, are chosen for women’s tattoos. The main thing is to find out its meaning before adding a picture with the text you like. This is especially true for foreign languages and hieroglyphs.
The word "Love" on the finger
Patterns
If a girl decides to draw any simple pattern on her fingers, then most often such a picture does not have a specific meaning or hidden meaning. This way she simply decorates her hands.
Before applying such a drawing, you need to first evaluate your own style. The tattoo should fit organically into it and not spoil the visual picture.
Patterns on the fingers
Animals, birds and fish for tattoos on women's fingers
The main feature of the fingers, which are chosen to depict certain designs on them, is the small area for creativity. The master must have experience so that the applied picture looks realistic and beautiful. Animals chosen as tattoos can really exist or be cartoon prototypes.
The most popular body images in this area include:
1 Lev. Symbolizes power, strength and loyalty to your partner.
2 Cat tracks. They show that the girl is completely confident in herself and her abilities both in work and in her personal life.
3 Dragon. It is a symbol of natural wisdom.
4 Panther. It says that the owner of the picture is a sexually liberated girl.
5 Swan. Indicates deep tender feelings for your partner, as well as absolute fidelity.
6 Hummingbirds. Confirms that a woman is an optimist in life. Rarely does anything spoil her mood.
7 Owl. It is a symbol of female wisdom.
In addition to animals and birds, you can find images of various fish and other marine life on your fingers. Each of them has its own meaning, but in general, such pictures speak of determination, perseverance and the desire for motherhood. Girls who decide to decorate their bodies with such pictures usually have peace of mind and friendliness.
Lion on the finger
Abstractionism
Girls differ from men in a slightly different perception of the world. They are more emotional, impulsive and subject to momentary impulses. Very often, these features are displayed in body designs, which emphasize the individuality and interesting worldview of the young lady.
Interesting works that are found on women's fingers include:
- heart with a treble clef;
- interweaving of lines;
- infinity;
- cardiogram;
- corner lines;
- abstract pattern;
- multi-colored stripes;
- religious ornament;
- yin-yang sign.
Abstraction
Each girl chooses for herself the tattoo that she would like to depict on her body. The main thing is not to forget that each of them has its own hidden meaning. The tattoo is applied for a long time, so the choice of a suitable image must be taken responsibly. It is better to spend several months searching for a suitable option than to quickly be disappointed after applying an uninteresting picture to your finger.
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Methods of tattooing
Thanks to the strict regime in places of deprivation of liberty, the methods of applying tattoos amaze the imagination with their sophistication. All tattoos are done exclusively by hand and with means that the average person does not attach importance to.
As a rule, needles are used on sticks or on matches. They are dipped in ink and precisely pierced into the skin. If there are no needles, then cunning prisoners can use wires or any other thin objects from which a point can be sharpened. Well, if there is no ink or ink, mix a paste of soot and sugar diluted in urine or water.
Sometimes teenagers can apply tattoos to themselves “out of naivety”, without suspecting their true meaning, since outside the criminal environment their subject matter is considered completely harmless. Sometimes future prisoners may tattoo themselves in advance, hoping for honor or at least a quiet existence in the prison world. But this rarely really helps.
Tattoo "Denial"
During the Soviet period, political prisoners fell into the caste of sabotaging the fulfillment of labor duties in closed correctional institutions and actively resisting prison orders. This was reflected in prison tattoos. Tattoos of such “deniers” were often made in the form of a portrait of Lenin or Stalin embossed on the body.
A significant part of the tattoos of representatives of this suit are made in the form of images of barbed wire, crosses and skulls. In their state of mind they are close to anarchists. The main tattoo is considered to be a tattoo of a star on the prisoner’s knees. It symbolizes the spirit of defiance and shows that its wearer will never kneel before anyone.
