Russian Banya

In Russia and many places across the world there is a different term or meaning behind the Sauna. As a Healing, Social Role, and the spa and beauty culture. I found the Russian and Finnish terms in the Media, and I include one of my favorite shows “Departures”. So not only interest of culture but also the love for traveling and my wonderful fascination with Russia! In Russia, the hottest sauna’s and the interesting tradition of beating other sauna-goers with birch branches, “Venik” in Russian. During winter people sometimes or usually go have a swim, rinsing off in the lake and even run and roll in the snow naked! In some parts of Russia the Banya is most known as a public bath house, a large setting with three different rooms. A Dry sauna where the beating with birch branches takes place, a pool of cold water to relax, cafeteria, and a large area with marble beds to have massage. To be traveling in that location and get to see so many different parts of Russia and the many cultural, society and social areas of it would be amazing, not only that but to experience the activities there. As does so many other places sound amazing, with almost every aspect of learning and understanding a small part of that culture would be an honor in any place!