VOICED: Russians go tattoo crazy

The Saint Petersburg Tattoo Fest is the largest tattoo festival in Russia, attracting top artists from former Soviet states. The event showcases a wide range of styles, from miniatures to body painting, and features competitions for the best tattoos. The festival aims to change the perception of tattoos from negative associations with prison to a form of art. Personal stories highlight the symbolic meanings behind tattoos, while the festival offers a platform to explore new styles and trends.

What is the main focus of the Saint Petersburg Tattoo Fest?

• To showcase a variety of tattoo styles

• To host a music concert

• To promote traditional Russian music

• To sell tattoo equipment

Which style of tattooing is considered the most challenging at the festival?

• Japanese style

• Realism

• Soviet style

• Miniature

Why did Yevgenia travel from Moscow to the festival?

• To perform on stage

• To see a famous tattoo artist

• To meet friends

• To participate in a tattoo competition

What is the festival's goal regarding the perception of tattoos?

• To highlight tattoos as a form of art

• To maintain the traditional view of tattoos

• To associate tattoos with criminal activity

• To discourage people from getting tattoos

What was the winning tattoo at this year's festival competition?

• A Soviet emblem

• A miniature landscape

• A portrait of Salvador Dali

• A Japanese dragon