TRYING A RUSSIAN SAUNA FOR THE FIRST TIME! (We Were Whipped)

It doesn’t get more Russian than this: the Russian banya! It’s hot, it’s extreme, and there’s A LOT of steam. We decided to visit the Усадьба Банная (the Banya Estate) to see what a real Russian banya (sauna) is like! And they sure gave us quite the traditional experience. We had a professional steamer, a boiling hot barrel, branch whippings, icy cold water, and even tea from a Samovar! Domingo is a Mexican living in Russia and he tried the banya for the FIRST TIME. Did he like it?! Is this the most dangerous thing in Russia?! As a Russian American, the banya culture has always fascinated me, and I wanted you all to discover the history and customs behind it. It’s definitely not for the weak! 💪 If YOU would like to visit a real Russian banya, you can do so here, use the code SASHA to get a special compliment from the chef! ❤️ or give them a call: 7 916 365 5878