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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Russian Prison Tattoos - The Brutal Truth
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Most people associate Russian Mafia Tattoos with David Cronenberg's award winning film "Eastern Promises" in which Viggo Mortensen portrayed an ex-con turned driver for a Russian Mafia Boss, who works his way up the chain of command only to find out there's even more corruption and deception than what he experienced within the prison walls.
His story merely skims the surface...
In reality, the history behind Russia's criminal underground was spawned from a generation of men who, due to the economical collapse of the Soviet Union, were left with nothing - turning to crime for a means of survival. As communism fell and the safety net was removed, many of the desperate ended up in Russian prison camp system, also known as the Soviet gulag, which to this day is known as one of the most infamous and hellish prison systems in history. It was within these camps that a new breed of professional criminal was born. A criminal network based on discipline, tradition and more importantly, rank.
Russian Mafia Tattoos are more than a statement...
As these networks of seasoned Russian criminals began to establish themselves from both sides of the prison walls, they would tattoo religious and neo-nazi symbols all over their bodies as a form of recognition amongst their fellow peers, but also as a means of living with their sins. It was not unheard of for Russian Mafia Tattoos to be forcefully inked on an individual whom was deemed to be untrustworthy, or an individual who was a child molester or rapist - which went against the strong religious undertones of that time.
Common symbols and their meanings...
To the naked eye most of these tattoos represent religious imagery, such as cathedrals or monasteries, but as the Russian Mafia began to migrate to New York, Philadelphia, and Florida between the 1970's and 1990's, the American authorities and secret services began to decipher the code which lies beneath these markings of worship. They realized that not only was there a system behind Russian Mafia Tattoos, but these criminals would literally use these symbols as a business card to whom the other was, and more importantly, what sins they've committed.
Cathedral or Church - Depending on the number of towers a particular tattoo has, it usually refers to the number of years, or amount of times that individual has been incarcerated.
Cobweb - Usually designated for someone who has committed murder.
Cat or Cats - If there is a tattoo of a single cat, this means that the individual was a thief before being imprisoned. If there are multiple cats this means that the individual was part of a gang of thieves.
Stars - This seems to be the most recognized tattoo in the mainstream media. If the owner has stars on each of his knees, this mean's he will never bow down or never be brought to his knees. Stars on the shoulders are usually awarded when a particular individual has reached a criminal status or high ranking within the network - such as a Captain. Different types of stars mean different things as well.
What's even more frightening, and sad, is that in modern day Russia it is estimated that 70% of the upper echelon of society, politics and law enforcement is controlled by the Russian Mafia families and criminal networks. It is said that the same percentage of banks are also ran by the mob in Russia. The fall of communism turned a once powerful and formidable competitor into a country so corrupt that it's highest offices are products of crime. It's common amongst society for people to associate criminal organizations with the Italian Mafia, but the reality is that if you ask anyone who knows anything on this topic they will tell you that compared to the Russian Mafia, Italian crime families are like pre-school - there is no comparison.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tattoos for girls Ultimate Tattoo Collection
For the first half century after tattooing became commonplace there were few tattoos for girls. In fact, except for the small handful of rebellious women, many girls got tattooed at all.
But, all of that changed about twenty five years ago when tattooing became more socially acceptable, largely due to the many celebrities who publicly sported tattoos. Some of these were women, and so the girl tattoo became more common and acceptable. Nowadays you see a whole genre of tattoos for girls. I would say the list of the top tattoos for girls would have to include butterflies tattoo, fairies tattoo, stars tattoo, hearts tattoo, flowers tattoo, dolphins tattoo and fish tattoo. But other popular tattoos for girls are tribal tattoo, Celtic tattoo and Zodiac tattoo designs. And the prime location for these tattoos would be the wrist tattoo, leg tattoo, lower back tattoo and even the breast tattoo. The tattoo in the picture is a perfect example of a tattoo for girls. It features a butterfly tattoo that is done with plenty of color and shading. It’s placed on this women’s breast in just the perfect position to highlight both the design and the natural curvature of her breast. I bet if you put your mind into it you could also find a design that fits your style and body shape.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Give a rose tattoo for Valentine's Day
One Valentine's Day a few years ago, we went out for a nice dinner to celebrate. My wife surprised me with a rose tattoo. Needless to say, it created a nice focal point during dinner.
What are you going to do to say "I love you" to your special man on Valentine's Day? From my own experience, I can promise you he would like a rose from you. The one in this photo is from a sheet of roses and butterflies paper tattoos from Japan. These are premium quality temporary tattoos that look very realistic and last longer than traditional water slide tattoos. They're waterproof, last for days, and can be easily removed with baby oil. I've imported a large selection of these tattoos for over 20 years. You can see them all at Funtoos.com.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
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Most Beautfiul Form of Body Art - Tattoo Designs
The tattoos design that you select should be - exactly and only - the one that you were looking for. See that you do not compromise on the shape, size and pattern of the tattoo design, due to any reason at all, for then you are bound to regret getting it done in the first place.
Apart from the pattern of the tattoo design, the colors and hues that you want your tattoo to display should also be the ones of your choice, and preferably ones that suit your skin tone.
It is extremely important that you remember the main reason behind getting the tattoo, and hence, also see that the tattoo design you select portrays the emotions behind it correctly. If it is for mere fashion, you could choose a trendy tribal tattoo design, or a symbolic and stunningly exquisite butterfly tattoo design.
First, see that you look through all the available tattoo designs based on your chosen concept, present in various galleries on the internet, or with professional tattoo artists, and only then make your choice. If you want to bear a unique tattoo design, you could ask an artist to create one for you. Also keep in mind where exactly you you’re your tattoo to be situated on your body, and pick accordingly. Remember to keep the budget in mind too.
Next, you ought to find just the right tattoo artist, who will imprint the design onto your skin. You need to be careful while choosing one; see that he or she is a legitimate and expert flash artist.
Make sure that the needles and instruments used by the artist are sterile, you don’t want to end up with any kind of troubles due to it.
Once you have had your spectacular flash art inked into your skin, you will be ready to show it off to jealous viewers, and look gorgeous altogether. However, do remember to be absolutely certain that you want the tattoo, first of all, and also of the design that you select, for the simple reason that if you regret it later, the process of removal will not only be painful, but also very expensive. So choose wisely.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Best Girls Tattoo Gallery: Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Design
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Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Ideas
When choosing the tribal tattoo you require, you may decide that the bold line designs are basically not for you. it is commonplace; every young woman is doing it. they are all wearing those tribal tattoos with lines that are taken from symbols of the Maori, Aztec and Eskimo cultures. there's lots of other types of designs that these cultures incorporated in to their works of art. lots of of these represented animals and of those showed the beauty and development of certain creatures. This is where the idea came from for tribal butterfly tattoo designs. These images of beauty have been used by tattoo artists to encourage self expression while making each butterfly a symbol of love, growth and alter.
four of the things about the tribal butterfly tattoo designs is that they represent symmetry shape. they are not merely lines drawn. they are delicate and elegant, showing those who wear them, those who are admiring them, that they are making a significant statement. This is why the choice of where to put this tattoo is equally as important. lots of women pick to put it in their lower backs. that is considered a sexy place to have a tattoo. Others prefer on the thigh, back of the neck or even the upper arm. The important thing is to put it where you are sure you can enjoy it for years to come.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Friday, October 30, 2009
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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