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In August 2020, the officially designated A.Y.E. as an extremist organization .

The most common symbol is the eight-pointed "Wind Rose" or "Thieves' Star" (✯) , traditionally a tattoo placed on the knees or shoulders of high-ranking Russian inmates to signify "I will never kneel before the law." Social Impact A.y.e вњµ Р–РёР·РЅСЊ Ворам

Authorities cited the movement as a threat to public safety and a "well-structured youth movement" that incites hatred against law enforcement and undermines state structures. Summary In August 2020, the officially designated A

The movement promotes the "thieves' code" (ponyatiya), which includes a rejection of state authority, law enforcement, and formal social institutions. It romanticizes prison life and the figure of the "Thief-in-Law" ( Vor v zakone ). heavily targets teenagers and young adults , particularly

Unlike traditional prison gangs, A.Y.E. heavily targets teenagers and young adults , particularly those in underprivileged areas, orphanages, or correctional facilities.

The subculture often involves "obshchak" (tribute) systems where youths are coerced into stealing or collecting money from classmates to send to "elders" in prison.

This ruling banned the movement entirely within the Russian Federation. Membership, the display of A.Y.E. symbols (including the star in certain contexts), or the promotion of its slogans can lead to criminal prosecution and significant prison sentences.