The Russian Bania Culture is rich with different ancient traditions and customs tightly connected with their believes in different ghosts and supernatural strengths.
Russian Bania Traditions

bania_traditionsThe Russian Bania is already a world famous exotic Russian tradition. It is known as a combination of dry sauna, steam bath, massage and plunges into ice-cold water. It is certainly a valuable part of Russian culture and one of the widely accepted entertainments, even among modern urban people in Russia. Regular taking the Bania can increase well being, enhance and train the immune functions, facilitate endurance, improve the following conditions: high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatism, metabolic cycle deterioration.

Bannik, the Spirit of the Bania
It is believed that a real spirit of bania lives in the Russian Bathhouse. His name is Bannik. Get to know how you can please him and avoid his malicious intents.
Banya Customs in Russia
Here you read about traditions in Russian Banya. Learn about the customs and rules to follow in Russian Banya.
Enjoying the Traditional Russian Banya
Browse through the information about the Russian banya. Find out how Russian people visit banya, what items you can take with you when visiting banya. Read also about main rituals of the traditional banya.
The Birth and the Death Bania
In the past the Russians had definite Bania traditions involving the birth and the death Bania.
The Wedding Bania
In the past bania was inalienable component of the wedding customs. Click to read more about wedding bania in Russia.
Venik and Venik Massage
Venik is an essential part of Russian bania. Read more to know how you can make it by yourself and how use it in right way to get maximum benefits.