Russia

What are the sauna customs and traditions?

World sauna customs

World customs and traditions in the sauna vary greatly. Sometimes there are surprising things to discover. We’ll set you straight. So that you don’t embarrass yourself on vacation, we have compiled the most important information for you.

The Siberian bathhouse with a long history

How to sweat in a banya

Sweating in the Russian banya: the somewhat different sauna experience. Banya: this is the name of the Russian sauna. It differs from the Finnish variant, which is better known in this country, in some respects, but it is no less traditional. Here we explain what makes the banya so special.