Rose of the Winds Tattoo: Novosibirsk Resident Receives Suspended Sentence for “AUE” Symbol

Мужская рука с татуировкой в виде розы ветров прижата к стеклу во время дождя; на фоне — размытые многоэтажные дома

A high-profile case has erupted in Novosibirsk, where an ordinary skin drawing led to criminal prosecution. A local resident, Evgeny K. (identified as Karnachev in court documents), received a suspended sentence for a tattoo on his arm, which law enforcement officials deemed to be the symbolism of the banned “AUE” movement.

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