A Russian spa in San Francisco has declared this weekend the “Weekend of Ukraine,” offering anyone with a Ukrainian passport free spa passes. Archimedes Banya, a Russian banya, or bathhouse, with ...

The bathhouse is much more than a place of steam – it’s a (mostly) men’s club (Oliver Carroll) For the uninitiated, the Russian bathhouse is a bizarre ritual involving extreme heat, humidity and a ...

Would you steam yourself in temperatures of 100 degrees Celsius in a tiny wooden hut in the middle of boiling Queensland? A growing number of Australians are choosing to do just that and it's all ...

RBTH correspondent Ilaria Parogni visits the first-ever Russian banya in London and shares her impressions and thoughts on one of Russia's favourite activities. Source: Courtesy of Banya No.1 I have a ...