• Snake Around the Neck

A snake around the neck anticipates drug addiction, the eight-pointed star (or rosette) suggests a thief identified all across the world, epaulets show haughtiness towards the administration, and the list goes on. On a note, a Nazi swastika does not significantly represent a Nazi sympathizer. Rather, the tattoo indicates that the prisoner resents the prison guards who act as Nazi generals towards them. Some prisons even ordered them to liquidate their tattoos because of this blow at their jurisdiction. No one likes getting called a Nazi.

• Khokhloma Russian Designs

Contrary to the sinister tattoo styles that the Russian Tattoos are famous for, Khokhloma Russian tattoos portray a form of art that is typical to Siberia. It is because of the ample of black ink used in this art form, they are perfect for tattoos too. The main colors of the Khokhloma that are gold and red, make for great patterns when it comes to tattoos. The usual themes include creatures like sparrow, roosters, pheasant, peacock, foxes, bears and something that is common for every tattoo, flower vines.

• 3D Tattoo Designs

Of course, just like every other nation, Russian tattoo artists produce more than just conventional tattoo designs. They use a different type of 3D patterning that could give tribular designs a run for their business! They also use an unusual painting technique on their graphic tattoos. But, above all, they apply their inks to the best of their expertise. Without a qualm, Russia boasts of some of the world’s most famed tattoo artists! They even flaunt some unique tattoo studios and tattoo areas that help them with their astonishing work.

• Epaulet Designs

Epaulets on the collars show a cynical attitude to the system and are worn by high-ranking offenders who often possess a corresponding nickname such as ‘major’ or ‘colonel’. Epaulets with three stars or skulls mean: ‘I am not a slave of the camps, no one can force me to work’; ‘The strong win – the weak die’ and ‘Horses die from work.’

• Religious Designs