Graves of bandits of the 90s: photo. Graves of bandits "Uralmash". Monuments on the graves of bandits

We all know that in the nineties there were very hot times. Then legal and illegal business began to emerge. Sometimes they were closely related to each other. This symbiosis was so beneficial that influential groups fought for the right to work alongside legal businessmen, sometimes organizing real wars. As their echo today we can observe the unusual graves of bandits of the 90s, which strike the imagination of ordinary people.

A bit of history

In the early 90-ies of the last century, various groups and gangs actively developed. They took control of small, medium, and later big business. Not doing almost anything, they had good profits. Of course, every gang wanted to win as much of its influence as possible. For this purpose, cold and firearms were used. And graves of gangsters of the nineties appeared on the cemeteries.

It is known that, first of all, the bullets included heads of groupings who were worshiped and who had the most money from illegal business. For example, in Yekaterinburg the "brotherhood" managed to establish even international illegal ties for making money selling scrap metal. Here also the very first big war began, which resulted in the death of several hundred "brothers" from both sides. Similar wars were in Togliatti, Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities.

Unprecedented luxury

After the high-profile murders in the cemeteries, luxurious graves of bandits began to appear. "Uralmash" was one of the first to build real masterpieces in honor of its leaders.

These monuments are characterized by the fact that granite and marble were not spared for their erection. Tombstone was made both in the form of a classical plate, and a monument in full growth. The longer the post was occupied by the deceased, the more granite was used on his monument.

Sometimes you can find even whole memorials, which occupy a huge area. In addition to the monument and tombstone in such places are also stone vases, tables and benches for rest.

Friends and relatives tried to ensure that the monuments on the graves of bandits fully reflected the fact how significant a person the deceased was during his lifetime. Even more luxury can be observed on family graves, where relatives who were in one group are buried. In this case, the place of burial looks especially regal.

Full-length portrait

But how magnificent a tombstone would be, the graves of thieves of the 90's singles out a special style of portraits on it. The deceased is depicted, as a rule, in full growth. Outwardly, he has a characteristic for that time form: the clothes of a classic bandit.

There are several options. The deceased person can be depicted in a sports suit and an eight-piece cap, if that's what the "brother" knew him to be. But it can appear before you in a leather jacket of a characteristic for that time cut and in jeans.

Later graves depict businessmen in crimson jackets. In this case, it is not even necessary that the portrait be colored. It's clear to everyone that he is crimson.

As for the image itself, engraving on stone is often done in color, although it is much more expensive than a conventional two-color drawing.

It's all about the details

Not the last place in the portraits is their detail. Almost everyone depicts the famous gold chains - the main attributes of the leaders of that time. At the same time it does not matter: they are graves of bandits in Moscow or in other cities.

Also there are very specific details. There are portraits with a bunch of keys from the car in your hands or with your favorite keychain. In some portraits the deceased is depicted with a handful of seeds that he so loved during his lifetime.

Quite often and such details as a lighter, matchbox, cigarette, mobile phone, rings, rings, seals. All these details give the impression that a living person is looking at you from the tombstone, who is about to call you. This causes fear and fear among outsiders, as it was during the life of the person depicted on the tombstone. Looking at him, you immediately understand - before you the real authority of the criminal world.

Embracing the angels

It is known that criminals have a special concept of the Christian faith. They created their code on the basis of its main postulates, bringing them to their own realities. Therefore, the monuments on the graves of bandits are often covered with Christian symbols.

Most often there is a cross. But this is not surprising, since it is also on the graves of other people, it is under the cross that people are sent to the afterlife. The cross protects his soul in the "other world."

But the images and sculptures of angels for ordinary people - a rarity. Since most authorities died out of their lives not by their own death, they should be protected not only by crosses, but by higher deities. Therefore, the monuments on the graves of bandits are embraced by angels, they stand over the dead, as if fulfilling their mission, which they could not cope with during his lifetime.

Characteristic also for bandits and tombstones in the form of churches and domes. In the criminal world this is a special symbol, which "brothers" transferred to cemeteries, for their brothers and colleagues.

On the "Mercedes" in the afterlife

Probably the most amazing part of the tombstones that adorn the graves of bandits of the 90s can be called their cars. It was the 600th Mercedes that became the symbol of that time, it was not he who drove the most authoritative bandits, it was his image that was transferred to gravestones.

A simple figure seemed not enough for some, so the tombs of bandits of Togliatti and other cities are decorated with memorial cars. Carved out of granite in full size, they stand directly on the grave of the deceased.

True, Mercedes is not the only brand that can be found in cemeteries. There are gravestones even in the form of motorcycles. Particularly interesting samples are a half-carved stone car, and the second half remains untreated stone.

Paired graves

Along with solitary graves in cemeteries, where bandits of the 90s lie, there are also pairs. Close relatives are buried in them. For example, the graves of bandits "Uralmash" in Yekaterinburg are famous for the common burial place of brothers who founded this sports bandit group. They are united by one tombstone, on which are carved in full growth those who are buried in them.

The same graves are typical for the brother and sister, and for the husband and wife. There are even family graves in which their parents are also lying next to their parents, since the bandit wars were extremely cruel. They killed everyone: both children and adults. As a tribute to their memory, luxurious tombstones and family crypts were erected.

Simplicity and brevity

But not all the graves of bandits of the 90s are so striking. There are simple, but equipped with a tasteful place in the cemeteries. And this does not mean that a person during life was completely unevaluated, or he had little money. It's just that his relatives and friends understood that there was no need for him to show off. Therefore, such graves are decorated with a simple tombstone, on which, in addition to the main portrait, there can be 1-2 additional, illustrating the life of this person in all its manifestations.

After decades, we can already talk about such a cultural phenomenon as the bandits of the 90s, and about what remains of them. These are unusual gravestones showing a special attitude of people to the memory of the deceased comrades.