: Numerous songs, social media groups, and videos containing this slogan have been added to the Federal List of Extremist Materials by the Ministry of Justice.
: It is sometimes used ironically or as a "meme" by teenagers, though authorities often treat such usage as a serious violation of anti-extremism laws. : Numerous songs, social media groups, and videos
: Courts frequently order the blocking of websites or social media pages that feature the phrase, citing its potential to incite violence against police and harm the development of minors. Cultural Presence Cultural Presence The phrase "Жизнь ворам
The phrase "Жизнь ворам, смерть мусорам" (abbreviated as or ZhVSM ) is a prominent slogan within the Russian criminal subculture, specifically associated with the "thieves-in-law" (vory v zakone) tradition and the AUE (Arestantskoye Ugolovnoye Yedinstvo) movement. Meaning and Usage : Numerous songs