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...
Rituals of the banya: the venik In the 12th century, the Apostle Andrew visited what was to become Russia and discovered the bizarre bathing practices of the locals: “I noticed their wooden bathhouses. They warm them to extreme heat, then undress, and after...