Body tattooing as a phenomenon from the standpoint of historical, legal and social aspects

The article deals with the phenomenon of body tattooing from the standpoint of three different aspects. The first is historical. The text contains descriptions of three time periods when the tattoo gained particular popularity in society. The second context is legal. This part of the article discusses the problems faced by the modern tattoo industry in Russia. And finally, the third aspect is social. On the example of the works of major foreign researchers, the topic of body tattooing as a significant phenomenon in traditional and modern society is revealed.