Steaming in the bath is the oldest Russian traditions, one. In addition, although it has been around for several centuries, the Russian bath is still popular today. What are its features, why Russians like to go to the sauna and what you should prepare for if you are going to steam for the first time — all this is in our article?
To begin with, we suggest being acquainted with the general concepts associated with the Russian bath.
What is the difference between a Russian banya, for example, and a Turkish or Finnish bath? First and foremost — температурой (temperature) и уровнем влажности (humidity). Классические показатели: +60-700С and humidity 70–80%. It is in such a bath you will get the maximum benefits and pleasure.
A special room (steam room) uses water and hot air to produce hot steam a large amount. The classic Russian bathhouse is heated with wood, but in modern versions, you may also find electric heating. Inside the bathhouse, which is usually wood built; there are wide wooden benches along the walls. They are built one above the other like steps. One can sit or lie on the benches. The higher the bench, the hotter the air.
As soon as someone gets warm enough, he gets the steam room out and takes a dip in cold water a poo.
You can also pour water on yourself from ушата (a tub), and in winter it is customary to come the steam room out and jump into the snow. An important tradition is to take a steam bath with a broom. The broom is previously steamed in boiling water, hot water is also put on the stones, and one starts to slap the broom on the one who is steaming.
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Despite all the benefits, bathing can also be dangerous if you do not follow the recommendations, especially if you are a beginner.
After the bath, it is important to replenish fluid loss. Drink tea, morsels, mineral water.
To fully enjoy bath time and fellowship in the process, the following words and phrases will come in handy:
Banya has always held a significant place in Russian culture. In Slavic mythology, a spirit named bannik, who was considered capricious and sometimes evil, inhabited the baths. The baths were considered a magical place where the fire, earth, water and air elements combined to create a purifying and spiritual experience. Saturdays used to be bathing days, and most families drowned their baths at least once a week, on Saturdays. In modern Russia, many still go to the bathhouse once a week.
This baths importance is reflected in the Russian language, in numerous proverbs and sayings.
Moreover, after the man comes the bath out, he is told: ”С легким паром! / I hope you enjoyed your bath!” (literally: Enjoy your steam!)
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