(Russian: А.У.Е.) is an acronym for Arestantsky Uklad Edinst (Арестантский уклад един), which translates to "Prisoner Order is One" or "Prisoner Order is Unified." The accompanying phrase "Zhizn Voram" (Жизнь ворам) means "Life to the Thieves."
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 ). A.y.e ✵ Жизнь 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 (Russian: А
The subculture often involves "obshchak" (tribute) systems where youths are coerced into stealing or collecting money from classmates to send to "elders" in prison. A.y.e ✵ Жизнь Ворам