The Night Wolves openly rejected the 1%'er status and has shown other motorcycle clubs they are nothing like the true 1% outlaw gangs that more often than not hold deep criminal ties, the Night Wolves have gained worldwide respect and support from other biker clubs. The representative of the Hells Angels in Russia told the Moscow Times, "We call each other brothers and avoid being linked to any religious and political organizations, as these are things that divide people. To express my political views, I vote."