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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Perfect Sweat Russia
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
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....
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Steam with Soul
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
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...
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Banya, Alekseeva
Content note: This film contains non-sexual nudity, shown as it occurs in traditional bathing practice. Viewer discretion is advised.
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 smalle...
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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...
