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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

: The Russian Supreme Court designated the AUE movement as an extremist organization in 2020, banning its activities and symbols nationwide. : It is sometimes used ironically or as

: It symbolizes a commitment to criminal "codes of honor" and a fundamental rejection of state authority and law enforcement. social media groups

: 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. The phrase "Жизнь ворам

: 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.

As of 2026, the use of this phrase and related symbols is heavily restricted in Russia: