Thieves’ Tattoos: A Living History of Soviet Crime in Brussels

Мужчина с татуировками в стиле традиционной русской тюремной татуировки на груди и плече

Brussels has become the epicenter of a profound cultural study: a photo exhibition dedicated to the disappearing subculture of Soviet ‘thieves in law’ has opened here. The project, titled ‘Surrounded by Criminals’ (Vor V Zakonie), immerses viewers in the secret world of the criminal brotherhood, where tattoos serve not just as decoration, but as living archives preserving the laws of hierarchy and the history of the Gulag.

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Loyalty Tattoo Manifesto: Why the Kentucky Assistant Coach Got Kenny Brooks’ Autograph Inked

Кенни Брукс, главный тренер женской баскетбольной команды Kentucky, улыбается, глядя в камеру, на фоне отражения в зеркале.

 

In the world of sports, where symbols of victory are usually expressed in rings and trophies, sometimes personal devotion and gratitude find their place right on the skin. Taylor Soule, currently serving as a program assistant for the University of Kentucky Women’s Basketball team (Kentucky WBB), unveiled her new tattoo to the public, which has become a true viral hit. Last Saturday, October 12, 2025, Soule immortalized nothing less than the signature of the team’s head coach, Kenny Brooks, on her leg.

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Pete Davidson’s Tattoo Mania: Why Hillary Clinton is Worth More Than 200 Other Drawings

Пит Дэвидсон без рубашки, демонстрирующий многочисленные татуировки на руках, груди и шее, с расставленными в стороны руками.

31-year-old comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson is in the midst of a massive and incredibly painful process, which is essentially a cleanup of his biography etched onto his skin. The star, known for his impulsivity and huge number of body art pieces, announced his decision to remove over 200 of his tattoos. This multi-year project has already cost him a six-figure sum, yet one image on his leg will remain untouched: a portrait of Hillary Clinton.

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Toxic Souvenir from Bali: How ‘Black Henna’ Left a 10-Year-Old Boy with a Scar

Фотография демонстрирует разницу между 'временной' татуировкой хной и образовавшимся шрамом после химического ожога.

Holidays in exotic resorts are often accompanied by the temptation to get bright, temporary body art. However, what seems like innocent entertainment can turn into a serious injury. New Zealand mother, Danielle Choat, has issued a stern warning to all tourists heading to Southeast Asia after her 10-year-old son, Mason, suffered a chemical burn and a potentially permanent scar from so-called ‘black henna’ in Bali.

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