First steps in prison. How to survive? Life in the zone: the rules of prison life What a convict needs to know for the first time

Any person who finds himself in prison for the first time experiences frank horror. The mixture of adrenaline, fear, anxiety and confusion is simply deafening. After the camera closes behind you, you will have to somehow cope with this situation and start planning your survival. Prison life is hard and dangerous, but if you stick to their code and don't get into trouble, you'll live your term without any problems.

Steps

Survival in prison

Get a new instinct for danger. Now you live next to thieves, rapists, murderers and liars. To survive, you must trust your instincts, not ignore them.

• If you have a strong feeling that something bad is about to happen, don't hesitate, act quickly and find a safe place. Don't try to rationalize everything in this irrational place.
• Trust your first impression if you feel something strange is going on. In prison, everything seems different from what it really is.
• If you have a poorly developed sixth sense, now is the time to develop it. Even subtle signs can mean danger to your immediate environment.

1. Respect other prisoners."Treat people the way you want to be treated." This quote is the golden rule for living in prison. Don't swear, avoid confrontation, and respect personal boundaries.

   • Do not insult the masculinity of another prisoner, otherwise you will be sent to the infirmary, to solitary confinement or to the grave.
   • Don't get in line at the cafeteria or you might get stabbed.
   • Do not approach the cells of other prisoners unless you are called to it. If they did call, then sometimes it is better to refuse.
   • Fight only if you have no other choice. If you refuse to fight when someone treats you disrespectfully, then you will become a "punk" or a coward who will live in even more suffering than before.
   • Never take the personal belongings of other prisoners without permission.

2. Beware of gangs, drugs and gambling. There is a common myth that in order to receive protection in prison, you must immediately join a gang. But to obtain this protection, you will have to do unthinkable things. In reality, joining a gang, using drugs, and gambling are the three easiest ways to die.

   • Most often, it is gang members who die in prison. They are also most often involved in fights and get stab wounds.
   • If you are caught with drugs, then you will go to solitary confinement, your sentence will be increased or you will be transferred to a more stringent prison.
   • Gambling in prison is a contact sport, especially if you find yourself in debt. Money in prison gives access to various things and necessities. But if you are in debt to someone, expect a visit from your gambling friends.

3. Stay away from solitary confinement. Although solitary confinement may seem like an attractive idea when you live with the most disgusting people, it is often associated with torture and mental illness.

   Endure solitary confinement. Solitary confinement is a cell in which it is almost impossible to move around, no contact with other people, confinement for 23 hours a day with a minimum amount of exercise, which can cause various forms of mental disorders even in the most persistent people. If you are sent to this isolated hell, have a plan with you on how not to go crazy.

   • Maintain a daily schedule for your mind. If we didn’t plan our lives in advance, we would hardly have time to do something. Don't change your schedule, even while in solitary confinement. Wake up, have breakfast, go to work, have lunch, come home, have dinner, watch TV or do something and go to bed. Do it all in your head.
   • Break processes down into basic components. This is the perfect mental exercise to help you stay healthy and think logically. If you like football or baseball, imagine trying to explain these sports to an alien who has no idea what they are. Thus, you will have to describe and give an example of each small step.
   • Build things or take them apart. Think about the things you will need to build your house and make a shopping list. Go to the store, buy everything you need and take them to the construction site. After that, imagine that you are building a house.

   physical health

   1. Healthy food. Prison food, which is paid for by taxpayers, cannot be called the pinnacle of culinary art. Moreover, it is tasteless and has a high calorie content.

      • Prison food can be diluted with food from the prison store or canteen, thereby improving your diet.
      • Most convict shops sell foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Try to replace the prison gruel with these products once or twice a week.
      • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

   2. Get regular exercise. Stretching, strength training and aerobic exercise can be done on prison grounds. This will not only make you stronger, but also keep your waistline.

      • With exercise, time will fly by faster.
      • Prison is a very stressful place, and exercise will be more beneficial for stress relief than fighting.
      • Physically fit people are less likely to be bullied by other prisoners, as you will be better prepared to defend yourself.

   3. Keep yourself busy. In prison you will have a lot of free time. Instead of lying in your cell all day, take up a sport, play non-fatal cards, or join a club.

      • Idleness in prison only leads to trouble. Engaging in positive activities will take your mind off the time and the current situation.
      • By participating in stimulating and social activities, you will briefly forget about fear.
      • Play basketball, sip iron, play cards, or join a walking club.

   4. Diseases. Every prison treats prisoners differently, but prison healthcare is always presented in the most cost-effective and efficient way that proper care can achieve. Depending on the severity of the disease and the treatment required, most prisons provide inpatient treatment in the prison itself or at the municipal hospital.

      • If you need medical care while in prison, you must submit a written request. Once a request is received, it will be reviewed and prioritized.
      • If necessary, emergency services are also available in the prison.
      • If necessary, the prisoner can receive surgical, prenatal and palliative care.

   How to keep your sanity

   1. Reading. In the library you can read newspapers, magazines and books on current affairs, general topics and education. Reading will allow you to enter a fantasy world and forget about prison.

      • A well-read mind will help you deal with difficult cases in prison.
      • After you gain freedom, you can use the knowledge gained.

   2. Get an education. Most prisons run courses for prisoners who want to get an education. You will have enough time to go to class and learn, and at the same time get an education.

      • Education will better prepare you for the outside world.
      • Every employer wants their employee to have an education, so having a degree or certificate will give you everything you need to get a job.

   3. Deal with depression. Without a doubt, prison is not the best place, and because of the need to spend part of your life there, depression can arise. What's more, most prisons are overcrowded, full of boredom, frustration, and sexual predators that turn such an environment into a home for depression. In prison, you may or may not have access to a doctor, psychologist, or antidepressants.

      • If you cannot get professional psychological care, try to find another prisoner who is willing to listen to you. It is very likely that there are other prisoners among you who, like you, suffer from depression.
      • Try to fight your stress through exercise. During exercise, hormones are released that help to cope with stress and depression.
      • Stay away from drugs and alcohol as they will only make your depression worse.
      • Try to eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce your caffeine and sugar intake.
      • Make a few acquaintances so as not to spend all the time alone. It is possible that your prison comrades will be able to cheer you up.

   4. Manage your anger. Prison can make anyone angry. Anger is quite common in prison, because it seems to prisoners that there are much more disappointments than hopes. Therefore, when anger becomes too much, and you lose control of yourself, then serious problems arise.

      • Don't make assumptions. Assumptions in prison can lead to dire consequences. Never try to read a person. Instead, know exactly why someone bumped into you or got ahead of you in line. A mistake can lead to fatal consequences.
      • Do not impose your own rules on other prisoners without their knowledge. This is usually manifested in a phrase that begins with the words: "He should have ...".
      • Every prisoner has personal rights that must be respected. If you violate their imaginary rights, then be prepared to defend yourself.
      • The more you generalize, the angrier you will become. For example, if you constantly complain about being short-changed or never taken seriously, you will likely become angrier.
      • Try not to divide everything into black and white. In prison, you can survive if you understand that there are also shades of gray. Not all people are only bad or only good.

   prison code

   1. Don't trust anyone. This rule applies to everyone, including prisoners, guards and prison staff. Remember, nothing is free in prison.

      • Be suspicious of someone who treats you well. Ask yourself "What is it for them?". Since most prisoners are aware of the “trust no one” rule, it is likely that their attitude towards you has an ulterior motive.
      • You can talk to guards and staff, but be careful what you say, because anything you say, no matter how insignificant you may think, can be used against you.
      • Prison guards will not protect you, and even if they do, you still have to return to your cell, which everyone knows about. Therefore, it is better to keep quiet and not divulge information about another prisoner.
      • The main thing is to trust yourself. After all, you are the only person you can trust in prison.

   2. Hide your emotions. Easier said than done, but try not to show fear, anger, happiness, or pain. Other prisoners can take advantage of this. Simply put, your emotions are your worst enemy, as they reveal your weakness, which both prisoners and guards can take advantage of.

      • Since most of the prisoners are bored, they have plenty of time to use their manipulative skills against you. They will try to provoke your anger and destroy your happiness.
      • It is very important to remember that prison guards and other staff are always right and that they will never be on your side. In other words, treat them well and with respect so they don't mess with you.
      • Do not challenge or intimidate other inmates, guards or prison staff. It doesn't matter if you were right, it is you who will suffer.

   3. Don't stare. It is rude and under other circumstances will not turn out badly for you, which cannot be said if you are in prison. When walking in prison, always look ahead and do not look at others, otherwise you may be misunderstood.

      • Do not look at others, but do not walk around with your eyes on the floor, as you can bump into someone, which may cause new problems.
      • Usually, when one prisoner looks at another prisoner, it means two things: sexual interest and hostility. As you can already understand, none of this will end well in prison.

   4. Don't knock. If you enjoy being downright miserable, then tell the guard about another inmate's transgressions. This will almost certainly result in you being beaten half to death. If you see or hear something, leave and don't say anything.

      • If the guards begin to interrogate you about what happened, come up with an excuse and never answer their questions.
      • Be careful where and how you talk to the guards. If you talk to them in a secret or too friendly way, it will almost certainly be mistaken for snitching. In this case, it is better not to speak to the prison staff at all.
      • Snitches are hated not only by prisoners, but also by the guards themselves. If you somehow upset the guard, your name will be associated with snitching, whether it's true or not.

   5. Treat guards with respect. Guards and other prison staff should not be treated otherwise than with respect and reverence. They control everything and they have the final say. If you find yourself on bad terms with a guard, then he can become your worst enemy.

Through the "gateway", which is a small platform for checking cars, we drove into the yard of the transit prison. The usual procedure for getting out of the car was accompanied by escorts with angry growling sheep dogs. We were taken to boxing. Here it was necessary to wait for the division by regimes. Boxing was a medium-sized cell with bunk beds. In the room there was a motley gang, from rapists and murderers going to a special regime, to "muzhiks", drunk, injuring their drinking companions with a kitchen knife or fork.

This was the next stage that any prisoner spends. In the first days after arrest, a person feels badly and constrained. Once in the bullpen of the district police department, many withdraw into themselves. The further path leads to the pre-trial detention center, where instead of a cramped, dark bullpen, he is met by a large and bright room. Behind the glass - bars, but without "muzzles". Instead of two or three bunk neighbors from the bullpen, here you are staring at two dozen languishing from boredom and idleness, waiting for their fate blockheads.

There were about thirty people in the box. The prisoners split into groups and talked among themselves. The less experienced, like me, listened carefully to the advice of the "experienced". All the "first-timers" were interested in the acute question: how to behave in the cell, so as not to sink. "Washing on the mustache" the advice of a permanent contingent, I realized that the promises of my patrons may turn out to be empty chatter.

Two tall and strong guys convicted of extortion caught my attention. Being prisoners of a new formation, not recognizing "concepts", they decided "out of lawlessness" to gain authority in the cell. On their example, I realized that here you can stumble on a level, especially if you behaved out of rank. The guys, winking at each other, went up to three typical "bytoviks", in appearance they clearly "got" for a black eye on their wife. Their solid, new padded jackets and tight bags on which they sat testified to the opportunity to profit, and at the same time to establish their place.

One of the guys kicked the bag roughly with a few rich phrases in his jargon. The second added a word in relation to the peasants, expressing an extreme degree of contempt. Silent, until then, the men got up from their bags. Their jerseys fell to the concrete floor. Under them were striped jackets of the "special" regime. The insight that descended on the unfortunate raiders did not relieve them of responsibility for their mistake.

The guys didn't resist. Elderly men, knowingly, inflicted several blows on the offenders. This turned out to be enough. Bloodstained bespredelschiki lay on the floor. On this, the process of moralizing passed into the stage of "lowering". On the lying guys, three authorities shamelessly urinated. Regardless of where these guys end up after the "transfer", they will definitely find out about their "merits". The prison post is the most reliable post in the world. A gloomy and "persecuted" existence is provided for them.

The next day, we were divided into modes. Me and three "cormorants" (that's what those convicted of "hooliganism" are called) were taken to one of the colonies with which the region was teeming. By evening, having passed the already familiar and boring official reception procedures, we were assigned to the barracks. The barrack was a four-story building. At first glance, it looked like an army barracks. Each floor housed a detachment of prisoners. Bunk beds, orderly and duty with a red bandage, reminded me even more of the army years. The main difference between the location of the detachment's premises and the army's cockpit is the heavy iron doors on which it was closed at night and the bars on the windows.

I had a long conversation with the head of the detachment. The young captain, who had a habit of referring to everyone as "you", told me about my duties and rights. The detachment duty officer, a middle-aged man with colorless eyes, silently pointed to a bunk in the second tier. Leaving my things in the supply room, I sat down on a chair and waited for the arrival of my new neighbors.

The entire detachment, except for three, loitering around the location of the prisoners, was in the industrial zone at work. An hour later, I was summoned to an audience by a "godfather" (chief of the operational unit). Having filled out the questionnaire, he sang an old song that had bothered me even in the pre-trial detention center. The proposal to cooperate, that is, "knock", I promised to consider. Kum, in exchange for my correct understanding of the situation, guaranteed assistance in reducing the term of imprisonment.

I returned to the location of the detachment for dinner. By this time all the prisoners had returned from work. My new "friends in misfortune" looked at me silently. Lined up near the barracks, the duty officer led us to the dining room. Dinner did not deceive my expectations. Tasteless potatoes and rotten cabbage with signs of meat being digested with difficulty in my stomach. Closer to lights out, one of the undersized convicts, who served as the "six" with three authoritative unspoken leaders of the detachment, called me into the supply room.

There were seven convicts in the cloakroom. There was a bottle of vodka on the table. Sausages, preserves and pickles were the menu for today's dinner. Standard questions about my personality followed. Having learned that I was "in the zone" for the first time, the company of experienced prisoners clearly perked up. Once again, we were talking about registration. From the atmosphere of the conversation, I realized that I would have to rely only on myself. I was offered two options to choose from.

The first is to “swim”, that is, to crawl through the entire “take-off” (a strip of linoleum separating the cockpits of the detachment). The second is to become a full-time fireman of the detachment. This option provided for the obligation at any time, in time to bring the ashtray to the "high-ranking" prisoners smoking in the beds. I was not happy with both proposals. Any of the options that I have adopted is unlikely to allow me to get rid of such duties in the future.

The detachment duty officer bawled out the command to line up in actuality. The entire detachment, including experienced convicts, went to the parade ground. The head of the detachment read out the list. In the middle of the parade ground, stood a stately man in a colonel's overcoat. It was the head of the institution - the owner. After listening to reports about the presence of people, he gave the command to go to sleep. I spent the first sleepless night in the barracks. My head was filled with thoughts about the upcoming test of strength, which will take place tomorrow.

Valery Pokrovov

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As practice shows, it is very difficult for a person who first entered a correctional institution to adapt to a new difficult environment for him. Newcomers in prison do not know how to behave properly, how to talk, what can be done and what is unacceptable. Here are a few of the main ones that can be found in someone who is in prison for the first time.

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You don't have to explain anything to anyone.

Once you get into the camera, you will become a source of increased interest. A new person in a cell is always important news in a boring and monotonous environment, and therefore you cannot avoid the attention of the convicts.

If you are asked who you are, where you are from, under what article you are accused or convicted, and you have no desire to talk about it, then you may well limit yourself in addition to the standard greeting when entering camera /barrack , only by your name and article number, also by the city where you are from. This information will be known to your cellmates anyway, it’s stupid to hide it, but you have the right to keep the rest of the information according to prison customs with you. And in order not to have an extra correctional institution, you should not talk about your past life or about the crime you committed.

Also, cellmates can ask you provocative questions, for example, who are you in life. It is better to answer that you are a decent person. If they ask who a decent person is, then it must be said that this one who is responsible for his words does not betray. If possible, provocative conversations should be avoided. In prison, it is very important to show willpower and character. You have to make your cellmates respect you. Only then will serving the sentence seem relatively calm.

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Also, a newcomer to prison must remember that you should never take other people's things.

You can only take what is on the table, the so-called hostel, within reasonable limits, of course. Then, if possible, you should give part of your parcel to the hostel. , even a book, you can’t - they can be accused of stealing, even if you didn’t do it, and the demand is very strict from those who steal from their own. In the cell, you should be prepared for the fact that cellmates can beat or “lower” - that is, rape. The reasons for this are different.

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In prison, you can not beat anyone and shake hands when meeting or greeting

All misunderstandings must be resolved according to concepts, without stooping to assault, they can be asked for this - and even convicts know how to beat. An exception can be only if you were called a person of non-traditional sexual orientation or offered to become one, or your mother was insulted. This should be followed by an answer immediately, otherwise you will replenish the caste, that is, people unworthy of any respect.

Follow the speech

You should better be silent in the very first months, so as not to run into a "jamb" -. If someone does not like you, they will try to catch you in words. Remember that among prisoners it is strictly forbidden to send anyone, as well as to call someone a person of non-traditional sexual orientation. Obscene expressions in the zone are also not welcome.

Try to avoid contact with the administration

Your cellmates may accuse you of writing denunciations, and if more or less strong arguments appear that allow you to be accused of this, then the consequences can be disastrous. In the best case, you will find yourself in complete isolation from your cellmates, in the worst case, you may be beaten or even take your life. However, if you find yourself in a zone where the power and arbitrariness of the administration reigns, then you can cooperate with it. But do not forget that in this case, denunciations of cellmates should be excluded. The ops may not be against your parole, but in what condition will you come out. If you go out at all?

You should not adjoin the thieves or the reds, remain a man

Simply put, prisoners in prisons fall into three categories:

• men- convicts who try to peacefully serve their term, working in production, not cooperating with the administration, but not contradicting it;
• reds - assistants to the administration, informers and traitors to cellmates;
• thieves - who do not accept contacts with the administration of the correctional institution, do not work, try to go into conflict with the administration if, in their opinion, some rights have been violated or some amenities have been removed.

There is also a caste of "devils"- people with whom it is impossible to communicate with a decent prisoner. These are, as a rule, homeless people and the most weak-willed, broken people, and also in prison there is also a caste of “roosters” or “offended” (as a rule, these are those convicted of rape).

Don't cheat, don't smoke, don't borrow, don't play cards

In order not to become dependent on someone or not to fall into the caste of "roosters", you should not start smoking or chifir. These are such bad habits that in conditions of imprisonment a person is especially dependent on them. ! Borrowing is also not recommended, even if they say that there will be no interest, and you can pay it back at any time. According to prison concepts, a person who has not repaid a debt automatically becomes a “rooster”, and if there are no specific repayment terms, then the creditor can do this at any time. Playing cards is also not recommended, you can get into debt in a rush, or get caught, which will entail placing you in a punishment cell.

By the way, in the zone in the absence of money, tea and cigarettes serve as currency. Having a supply of this provision, and regularly sharing it with your fellow inmates, will earn you a certain amount of respect. But often it’s not worth being so noble - you are simply tortured with requests, everything will not be enough for everyone early. By the way, the same tea and cigarettes can be exchanged for things that you need - from socks and toothpaste, to calling home through an illegally obtained cell phone.

Play sports that are available to you. Prison food causes weight loss and muscle loss, so exercising will help you stay in good shape, even with poor nutrition. In addition, they try not to offend a physically strong person over trifles.

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They say - don't renounce money and prison. Any of us can - both for a minor offense and by accident - get into the cell. For a few hours or for several months. And this place is hard. You can get minor damage or major trouble there in a couple of minutes and for a couple of extra words.

These tips are not intended for professional criminals. They give advice to anyone. For example, in the early 1980s, a group of people were engaged in "dispersal" (under the guise of police officers, they conducted "searches" of shop workers and "confiscated the surplus"). When they were arrested by the KGB, the "policemen" spun something about treason. Charges under this article were not even brought forward - it quickly became clear that this was a lie. But instead of the smelly casemates of the pre-trial detention center, people got the opportunity to sit in the warm cells of the internal KGB pre-trial detention center. And they did not communicate with "condo cops", but with KGB investigators in ties. Yes, and they didn’t eat gruel ...

First of all, decide for yourself how long you will have to sit. Options - 3 days, 10 days, a month, before the trial (in our case - from several months to several years), the term for the verdict. A lawyer can help you with this. Having assessed the circumstances of the case, he must honestly outline the prospect.

The fewer people you meet on your prison path, the better. It is advisable to avoid unnecessary meetings - with "frostbitten" criminals or youngsters (which is much worse), chamber agents, etc. Loneliness is isolation.

First, you can negotiate with the investigators. You can ask, but that's how it goes.

The prisoners are sitting in the cell. They brought them food. One prisoner hesitated and the rat stole his ration. Without thinking twice, he takes the shoe and throws it at the rat. Hit and killed.

The godfather looked at the dead rat and said:

You are a thief, I am a thief, a rat stole bread - that means a thief too. So that means you're like... I'll give you until the morning to come up with an excuse - let's omit it.

The peasant thought, thought, did not sleep all night, and in the morning he answers:

Yes, I'm a thief and you're a thief, a rat stole bread - that means a thief too, so why should she sit with us or something ...

Secondly, you can go on a hunger strike. Do not be afraid - a hunger strike for several days has never harmed anyone. All actions of this kind must be documented, under the signature of officials. And the higher the position of the person who signs your application, the better. At least a supervising prosecutor. But it does not hurt to send such a statement even higher - up to the Prosecutor General. You need to work through a lawyer. Many operas, having signed your petition for a hunger strike, will send it "to the bucket". Do not declare a "dry" hunger strike (refusing food and water). This is a detriment to health, but for business there is no advantage.

Thirdly, you can "mow down" on health. There are diseases, the diagnosis of which is a long and complicated thing. For example, coronary heart disease ... You will have to be transferred under the supervision of a doctor. Or they might even release it. It is unlikely that an ordinary person sitting on a small charge, who has not passed prison "universities" or who does not have a higher medical education, should feign mental illness. They'll unravel quickly.

Fourth, there is an unconventional way. You can confidentially whisper to the investigator that, for example, you have the impression that your cellmate intends to encroach on your honor. And you can not resist and solve this issue radically - for example, strangle. Ask them not to say anything to the operas. 99% - you will be transferred alone.

Suppose that your detention was not limited to three days and your detention was extended to 10 days, or even up to a month.

If you have already declared a hunger strike, you need to decide what to do next. Prolonged fasting won't do you any good. You can interrupt the hunger strike, and then declare it again, filling it out according to the same rules.

But suppose you were "evicted" from solitary confinement - you interrupted the hunger strike or the illness "did not go away." It is preferable to sit in a "malomestke" (sparsely populated cell). If you are lucky and your neighbors in such a cell will be robbers, emergency workers, etc., you can sit out the entire term without any "registration", harassment, "wiring", etc.

As I said, the article is not intended for professional criminals. And a simple person should know that the right relationship with the investigator and the operas is very important.

If you behave normally with them, then there are more chances to get into the "small place". Suppose that nothing worked out for you and you were placed in a common cell (30-40 people), full of criminals. Despite the fact that during the time of perestroika, newspapers made money by describing the horrors that await a person who enters a camera for the first time, in fact, no one really wants your blood. But if the tail “stretches” behind you in the form of information that you “surrendered” your friends to the operas, committed a crime that they do not like in places of deprivation of liberty (rape, child molestation, etc.), then you may have to not sweet. If everything is clean, then you can run into trouble mainly through your own fault.

If a homosexual enters the camera, it is better to say so directly. In this case, he will sleep and eat with "roosters", but the attitude towards him will be different from the attitude towards "roosters" who have earned their status due to "wrong" behavior.

Anyone who enters the cell must go through "registration". Most likely, people over 40 and obviously sick people will not be forced to it. An elderly person should immediately declare that he is "determined as a peasant" (that is, he will work, and if required, pay into the "common fund"). It is unlikely that he will be forced to participate in thieves' affairs. True, it is possible to drop out of the "men" - with a decrease. If, for example, one steals from one's own ("ratting"), talks too much, gets caught in connections with operas, etc.

There are cases when a propiska was paid off for several thousand dollars - through a lawyer.

"Residence permit" is actually a formal interrogation in order to determine what kind of person "came to us." This is understandable - people who have to spend some time in the same room do not want unnecessary problems. For example, they can - without knowing it - eat at the same table with the "rooster" for a week or two. And this is fraught with trouble for the authorities.

At "registration" - and indeed in the cell - there is one main rule: you need to tell the truth. If a person committed rape, and said that he was slandered, they can believe him. But if it turns out that he nevertheless deceived his cellmates, then he will not be forgiven for this.

Registration is a ritual. Its decades-old rules can make a terrifying impression on a person who first got into a cell. They can shout at you, hit you several times, provoke you. But no one aims to inflict serious bodily harm, rather, this is done as a preventive measure. Athletes who get on camera for the first time sometimes take it all seriously and put up a real fight. There were cases when such people received serious bodily injuries.

Formally, "registration" is that you are asked questions, and you are obliged to answer. If you are not a criminal with experience, you do not need to portray an experienced urka. Be honest about yourself. If you don't know the rules of life in a cell, say so. When asked if you will follow the rules, it is better to answer yes.

There are many typical questions. A six-five domino is shown. It is suggested to choose. After the choice is made, they can announce that the five means "rooster", and the six - "six" (spoon-washing). And it would be possible to choose a dash between them, which does not mean anything.

Especially for a beginner, clothes hooks numbered 5 and 6 can be left free. But things can also be thrown on a bunk or bench ...

They may ask the question: "You are flying on a parachute. On the left - the sea g ..., on the right - the forest x ... Where will you land?" There is no time to think, you need to answer quickly. The correct answer has a philosophical connotation: "There is an island in every sea, and a clearing in every forest." They may ask the question: "In a hopeless situation, you will either have to substitute f ... or sell your mother. What will you do?" The answer is categorical: "F ... is not substituted, the mother is not for sale."

"The correct question when registering is:" Will you sell your mother or will you give it in the ass?
Answer: "Mother is not for sale, the ass is not given"

One more question may be asked: "There are two chairs on one, sharpened peaks, on the other, jerked off dicks. Where are you going to sit?"
Answer: "I'll take sharpened peaks and cut down jerked off cocks!"

If a person has not passed registration, he is defined as a parachute, and when he regains consciousness, he feels himself in this place. The parachute is not yet a rooster, but it is no longer a man (or a "kid" in a youngster). From parashnik you can become a man at any time. It is necessary to pour a bucket of water on yourself, shout "Goodbye, slop!" and try to register again. The rooster, of course, does not have such an opportunity.

It is clear that you may or may not guess the correct answer. If you answer incorrectly, most likely the maximum that threatens you is a few blows. But those who persist in delusions may receive an offer to decide whether to go to the "cocks" or to the "sixes". Here it is already very difficult to "work back". But you can: in some cases, if you apologize, you will be beaten, perhaps you will pay, but you will "get off".

The last option - you have to sit for a long time. There is no point in going on a hunger strike here. Tune in to life in a cell, to "registration" and communication with criminals. Try to cause the neighbors as little trouble as possible and you can get rid of many problems. For example, if you spoil the air in the cell, you may be "showed" and beaten. "Godfather" will not answer for snoring in the cell, but you will answer.

Don't sit down to play cards. You may be offered to "play for free", and then it turns out that "just for fun" is a lot of money or your ass.

Don't spit on the floor. Be very careful with swear words. They may ask: "Who did you have?" And they need to prove it. And when you can't, you have to answer.

And in general, one should be very precise in the wording, otherwise they can "fasten it by the tongue." Literally, a pin.

In general, the main rule - do not want trouble, behave with restraint. Most of the trouble in prison people got through their own fault. Like that person who, having entered the cell, announced: "Great, goats!" It was explained to him that this word is not good. Rising from the floor, he exclaimed: "They should have said so right away! Otherwise they would crow like roosters!"

Instruction

The first thing to do when stepping over the threshold of the camera is to say hello. The optimal wording for this is "great, lads."
By doing this, you will show respect for those who are already behind bars and will become your closest neighbors in this limited space for at least weeks (all newcomers hope to be free in a few days, but, unfortunately, such aspirations are extremely rare ).
You can immediately name the name and article of the Criminal Code under which you are accused. You can stipulate that it is "sewn" for you.
It is also customary to answer the traditional question in these places "what did you get for" with the number of the article.

Be prepared to answer some questions as well. Most likely, you will be invited to a conversation with the beholder (this is the name of the prisoner responsible for observing the unwritten prison laws, called "concepts") in the cell ("hut") and other prisoners who enjoy authority in the criminal community.
Questions must be answered, do not play up, do not try to pretend to be an expert on prison rules (even if you read a lot about them and heard from experienced ones, this does not replace personal experience).
But financial well-being is not particularly better. It is optimal to show yourself as an average person in this regard or a poor person, especially if you are one.

The elite of the cell (usually the watcher himself, if he is present and awake) will announce to you the main prohibitions related to behavior in the cell. Listen carefully and try to follow these rules: unfortunately, the situation with the principle of the inevitability of punishment for deviation from prison norms is much stricter than in a state with laws.

However, do not expect to be initiated into all the subtleties of "concepts": a certain calculation is always made to catch the inexperienced beginner on their insufficient knowledge. Therefore, in the early days, carefully look at what is happening and draw conclusions.
Although it is not forbidden to clarify points of interest from more knowledgeable prisoners (as they say in these places, "it is not a bad idea to be interested"). By the way, the word "ask" (and many others, seemingly innocent) behind bars should be used very carefully. It's better to say "interested".

Separately, it is worth mentioning the so-called "General" (the underworld has its own spelling, and this word, according to "concepts", should be written with a capital letter) - a chamber kind of "mutual assistance fund". If you have something to "give away" (for example, there is some stock of cigarettes, food, you managed to carry cash), it is better to immediately offer your feasible participation. This will definitely add points to your cellmates.
Participation in the "General" is voluntary, and everyone who "pays" decides how much. In practice, it is optimal to contribute to this fund one third of the available stocks or transmission contents.

After a successful first acquaintance with cellmates, one should not forget that everything is just beginning, and not relax until the very release.
While you are in captivity, you should constantly be on the alert and wait for surprises, often not the most pleasant ones both from the prison administration and from other prisoners.