Banya in cinema The banya is an integral part of Slavic culture so it’s no surprise that it features in a range of different films and has been portrayed in a variety of ways. In some it is an eternal symbol of all that is healthy and positive in Russian life, while...
Depictions of the banya in art Nobody knows when the first banya was lit but people have been gathering and washing in banyas for more than a millenium. The banya existed before the emergence of the early Slavic state in Kiev, survived the Mongol invasion, persisted...
Sauna can save the world The Bath House recently hosted Mikkel Aaland, film maker, photographer and the author of “Sweat”, a pioneering study of the history and culture of communal bathing traditions first published in the 1970’s. Mikkel is a passionate...
What types of veniks will you come across at the banya? If you are a banya fan, you already know that the parenie ritual is a unique steam massage carried out using a venik or bunch of leaves. But did you know that we use a range of different veniks and that each has...
Board games at the banya Playing board games or cards at the banya has a long and rich tradition and both bring together and appeal to a wide range of people. There’s no better way to pass the time in between time in the steam room and board games can enhance the...
It’s watermelon season Delicious and refreshing watermelon It’s important to stay hydrated at the banya and we have a range of home-made drinks as well as water to quench your thirst. This month we also have watermelon! Watermelon is the taste of summer –...
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