According to the estimates of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, there were about 500 "thiefs-in-law", with the majority being of Caucasus ethnicities.[2] Contents [hide] 1 Name 2 History 3 Ethics and code of conduct 3.1 Ponyatiya 3.2 Set of rules according to Aleksandr Gurov 4 Vory tattoos 5 Notable thieves in law 6 In popular culture 7 See also 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links Name[edit] Gnome-searchtool.svg This article's factual accuracy is disputed. Please help to ensure that disputed statements are reliably sourced. See the relevant discussion on the talk page. (October 2013) The term "thief in law" might be more closely translated as "thief who follows the law," figuratively referring to a criminal who obeys the Thieves' Code.