Russia
Russia's collection follows the banya in its many forms — the folklore-steeped private baths of Goosi-Lebedi, the palace-style interiors of Banya Alekseeva, and the communal healing rituals at Bor 812 outside St. Petersburg, where Nude Blog author Anna Artemieva guides a group of women through venik, salt, and steam.
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Banya Goosi-Lebedi (Baba Yaga)
Step into the enchanting world of Goosi-Lebedi, a secluded and private banya revealed in this exclusive bonus scene from the http://perfectsweatseries.com/"" Perfect Sweat series. Join author Anna Artemieva and a modern-day Baba Yaga, the steam master, as they take you on a mesmerizing journey th...
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Banya, Alekseeva
A visit to Alekseev's Baths is definitely worth a visit. The palace style in the interior is striking in its magnificence. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The staff, having learned that we were here for the first time, told in detail and showed where everything was. Comfortable ...
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Perfect Sweat Russia
An ancient Russian tradition that was widely established with public baths in city centers, the banya is experiencing a new wave of enthusiasm among young people. Banya blogger, Anna Artemieva, shows Mikkel how the next generation has embraced the banya as ritual, with friends and alone, to heal ...
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Steam with Soul
In this excerpt from the Russia episode of our 7-part docuseries, Perfect Sweat, we journey to St. Petersburg, Russia, to uncover the secrets of the banya. Author Anna Artimieva, the voice behind Nude Blog, guides us through this immersive experience. She shares her unique philosophy on the banya...
