Russian tattoos are gaining more and more popularity today. They have replaced exotic patterns of foreign origin and sacred signs. Tattoo artists often receive orders for drawing images of Russian symbols. Consider the meaning of such tattoos in more detail.
A bit of history
Russian tattoos are firmly in use, gaining popularity far beyond the borders of our country. What are the images of nesting dolls and balalaikas that have become newfangled kitsch.
Not so long ago, a book of fairy tales about Hen Ryaba, illustrated by Mikhail Baster, was published. This artist depicted a mouse, a woman and a chicken in the style of American old school (informal language). The book became widely popular, and pictures from it began to be actively used. What is the cost of a samovar with a snake wrapped around it.
Explaining the interest in Russian tattoos is quite rational. People are already fed up with images in the form of hieroglyphs and dragons. American eagles are also fading away. Tattoo hieroglyphs in Russian are not always deciphered as the owner of the image would like. And even if they are applied accurately, not everyone understands them.translation. Therefore, the application of Russian text is practiced.
The meaning of some tattoos in the form of hieroglyphs
Ancient writings in the form of hieroglyphs have a deep meaning. But in most cases, their meaning is a mystery to others. When choosing such a symbol, the masters advise giving preference not to its appearance, but to what this hieroglyph means. It is important to remember that if the symbol is applied incorrectly, it will take much more money and effort to remove it than to apply it.
The main thing is that the tattoo should have a positive meaning. A sloppy and poorly traced image has a very unaesthetic appearance. One line, drawn not too smoothly, is enough, and the meaning of the entire hieroglyph can change dramatically.
Russian tattoo ideas
Today, you can observe the popularity of the following tattoos:
- Russian tattoos in the form of a national ornament under Gzhel and Khokhloma, Zhostovo painting. Such images are reminiscent of folk crafts. They can be used not only as the main plot, but also as a background image. What is worth a tattoo in the form of an American eagle, combined with Khokhloma plots. And the look of the sleeve in the Gzhel style is not inferior in beauty to the Polynesian and Japanese abstract images.
- Varieties of traditional folk motifs: nesting dolls, felt boots, samovars, bears dressed in earflaps. Plots of paintings by the artist Vasnetsov or domesticcartoons are no less popular. Against the background of the image of a Russian peasant, the corresponding slogan looks impressive.
- The inscription under the tattoo on the hand in Russian can be accompanied by the image of Soviet symbols in the form of a sickle and a hammer, a coat of arms or an Olympic bear. The fantasy of tattoo artists will not be limited to this and will be supplemented by the attributes of the era of the Soviet Union.
- Images of post-Soviet symbols.
- Cartoon characters so loved by the domestic audience.
- Variants of Slavic patterns.
Meaning of Slavic tattoos
Continuing to consider the topic of tattoos and their meanings in Russian, one cannot fail to mention images dedicated to the Slavic style. They are outstanding examples of wearable artistic images that carry a specific semantic meaning. These drawings tend to provide the direction of energy flows that permeate the entire human essence.
When choosing a tattoo in the Slavic style, it is important to consider some of the features of such images. The true knowledge of symbolism, which the ancient magi possessed, is not always comprehensible to tattoo artists. The application of magical symbols may contain the wrong energy and have a completely opposite meaning from what the customer is counting on.
An alternative option could be the application of a Slavic amulet. Its value can be successfully selected based on what kind of life situation a person has today.
Based on historical information, it was customary to apply tattoos in the form of Slavic symbols as a talisman,when the decisive event was coming. When the drawing was applied by the priests, it carried a magical connotation. To accurately convey the image in modern conditions, the master must have certain knowledge from the field of esotericism (mystical teachings).
Summarize
Tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Some people, having tried to "fill the tattoo" once, can no longer stop and cover the whole body with images. Among Russians, it is becoming fashionable to apply tattoos in the form of symbols of their country. It can be both drawings and inscriptions.
When choosing Slavic symbols for a tattoo, it is important to take into account the seriousness of using this topic. And whatever pattern is chosen, be sure to trust its application only to a professional master in a specialized salon.
