6. ‘Roach’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The upper part of Roman’s right forearm is covered in a pattern of bones with space in between. There are a few cockroaches tattooed in those spaces between the bones.

Meaning: There are a few cockroaches tattooed on his forearm that are representations of the past fears that he has conquered.

7. ‘Words’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The inner side of his right forearm has a red stone tattooed on it where his elbow folds. There is blood dripping down from the stone too. There is a large black cross tattooed on his wrist with a red band in front of it. There are eight words tattooed in front of this whole design in the Russian language. There is another cockroach tattooed on the inside of his forearm.

Meaning: The words on his forearm represent the eight deadly sins. In Eastern texts, there are 8 deadly sins instead of 7 like in Western traditions. These are Avarice, Gluttony, Lust, Sloth, Despair, Anger, Vainglory, and Pride.