RUSSIAN BATHS (St. Petersburg) - for National Geographic
Dive into the centuries-old tradition of Russian baths as we visit the old Cossack Baths in St. Petersburg with NatGeo reporter Sergey Gordeev.
AND - watch until the end for Guus Hiddink's hilarious reaction that makes Kate Abdo go somebody save me!
ABOUT THE SERIES: In the summer of 2017, as the world turned its attention to Russia for the FIFA Confederations Cup, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC partnered with Fox Sports to go beyond the matches and showcase some of the country’s most unique people, places, history, and culture. Follow along as NatGeo reporter and Moscow native Sergey Gordeev takes you on a daily journey through his home country. Videos originally broadcast during Fox Sports coverage of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
Original air date: June 18, 2017.
Host: Sergey Gordeev
Producers: Mark Ruberg, Anastasia Okulova
Camera: Slava Titov
Sound: Igor Ushankov
Light: Alexey Morozychev
Public Bath House. Real Russia
One of the biggest traditions of Russian men is in the New Year days going to the public bath house - enjoy the time, drink alcohol with traditional Russian appetizers and sure to steam in the extra heat!
In this video - the visit to one of the best public bath houses in Ufa, Russia, called Ufa's Banyas (in Russian: Уфимские Бани).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
What do you know about “Russian Banya”?
More daily reality snacks at:
Source
As we can see the Russian Banya is loved by every culture far and wide, the question is why is there such an attraction? In Russian folklore there is a story that the banya was inhabited by a spirit known as Bannik.
Bannik was said to have the ability to predict the future. If one wanted to be consulted by him they would stand with one’s back exposed in the half-open door of the Banya. He would gently stroke one’s back if all boded well, but if trouble was in your future, he would strike your back with his claws.
In the reality of it all the Russian Banya is a quintessential experience that everyone should enjoy. It been around since medieval times, and was a staple for culture, health, and a place where even business affairs were held. It’s easy to imagine those who traveled the trade route from China to Europe must have taken advantage of the Banya considering the time they spent going from the far east to all points west, one can envision that even Alexander might have sat in one during his trek to India. It’s easy to see why it was a central part of the Slavic culture and not just a place for bathing and cleanliness.
Newcomers coming through Russia would be amazed by wooden Banyas where naked people warmed themselves to extremes, lashed themselves with – veniks. (branches from a birch tree). Afterwards they plunged into cold rivers and ponds to feel the revival of the soul. When Russian Princes arrived in Constantinople they made special arrangements for the use of local steaming rooms – and they were very particular about it.
Emperor Peter the Great was a fan of the Russian banya. When he founded St. Petersburg in 1703 he allowed everyone to building banyas without having to pay taxes on them. When he traveled to Paris in 1718 he ordered a banya be built for him on the banks of the Seine River in the center of the city.
Even now this ritual can be shocking to foreigners. At the first sight of a Banya some fear that they may be pushed into some mysterious sexual act. Far from it – a real banya has nothing to do with sex. It’s about staying fit and making your life longer. In modern times, however, people use banyas and saunas to hold real business talks – nobody feels the oppressive atmosphere of the office.
There is a story about an American who once came to the Russian banya . He was horrified to see Russian men in the Banya beating each other with veniks. He hastily closed the door and asked with his eyes turned to the ceiling: “Do I really want this?” “Yes” – answered the hospitable Russians.
They took him into the steaming room and worked his body with veniks for about three minutes. After that they made him jump into a pool of cold water. The American was pleasantly amazed: “You know, in some ways it is even better than sex,” he said.
As you have understood by now veniks are used to pump up the heat to give your body a good massage. It is considered very healthy, and despite the fears of many foreigners it has nothing to do with sex. However, some argue that the benefits and pleasure one gets from being beaten by a venik is just as good, if not better.
Crazy Russian Spa Experience | Traditional Banya in Novgorod
Ever since we have heard about the crazy Russian Spa/sauna experience called a Banya...we just knew we had to do one.
We have left the city of St Petersburg and made our way 4 hours south to Veliky Novgorod where we are staying in the cutest little boutique hotel for the night.
Here we tried a traditional Russian Spa - a Banya, where you work with the two extremes - really hot and really cold...oh also for some reason you whack each other with birch leaves... also we had shots of Vodka afterwards and explored the little city of Novgorod.
Tour we are on in Russia with On the Go Tours:
Where we get our incredible music from: (--- Great music for Travel Vlogs & YouTube music for your videos)
Gear we shot this video with -
SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE:
------------------------------------------
FLYING THE NEST:
Website •
Facebook •
Twitter •
Snapchat •
STEPHEN:
Instagram •
Twitter •
JESS:
Instagram •
Twitter •
-----------------------------------------
Who we use for travel insurance:
Flying the Nest Merch:
Hi, we are Stephen & Jess, Australian vloggers documenting our first year of leaving home and travelling around the globe. We want to inspire others to venture out, explore, take risks and go on our own adventure!!
We also run a travel, tech and lifestyle blog over at flyingthenest.tv if you want to see personal recounts, photography, tips & wanderlust inspiration from Flying the Nest.
------------------------------------------
End credit song: Ticky Tacky by Biocratic:
------------------------------------------
For list of full Camera Equipment we use -
Video Edited on Gigabyte Aero 15:
Russia: St. Petersburg's bold and beautiful take icy plunge on Epiphany
Orthodox believers celebrated Epiphany by plunging into icy water, near the St. Petersburg's Paul fortress on Neva River, early Tuesday morning.
Video ID: 20160119-007
Video on Demand:
Contact: cd@ruptly.tv
Twitter:
Facebook:
LiveLeak:
Vine:
Instagram:
YouTube:
DailyMotion:
Russia: Jonathan Dimbleby takes a bath! - Explore - BBC
Jonathan goes to a Russian Baths and has a traditional massage and beating with a birch tree branch. Some nudity. Brilliant video from BBC show Russia: A Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby. Watch more high quality videos from YouTube channel Explore with BBC Worldwide here:
Life at a Russian spa: Stinky water, mud wraps, and fried rat - Taste of Russia Ep.13
More films about food and cooking:
To recover from the after effects of the last episode’s “small Greek party,” Oscar and Glen go to one of Russia’s premiere spas, Mineralny Vody, to take in its legendary mineral water and treatments.
First stop is a dispensary offering a wide variety of the Caucuses’ healing waters, where the friends finds out that just because something’s good for you, it doesn’t mean it tastes good too. Next, they go to a spa for some classic health treatments. While Oscar soaks in hot mineral water in a marble tub fit for a tsar, Glen finds himself wrapped up like a mummy, encased in hot mud.
Thoroughly relaxed, Oscar and Glen head to Yutsa Mountain in nearby Pyatigorsk for something more active. Glen gets the chance to soar like an eagle in one of Russia’s best hang gliding sites.
After such a healthy and active day, Oscar decides to reward his friend’s brave feat with a “real man’s” meal, but Glen is shocked and a bit terrified to learn what dish is made of.
To find out what it is, check out Taste of Russia, Episode 13
See a new episode of Taste of Russia every Monday at 03:30, 13:30, 20:00, and 22:30 Moscow Time on RTD’s live channel.
SUBSCRIBE TO RTD Channel to get documentaries firsthand!
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE:
RTD ON TWITTER:
RTD ON FACEBOOK:
RTD ON DAILYMOTION
RTD ON INSTAGRAM
RTD LIVE
Palace for sale, 18th centuries, St. Petersburg, Russia
Sale of historic complex of palace buildings located in the center of Saint-Petersburg
// Special offer - $316 million //
// Tel. +79604551166 / email: a2699175@yandex.ru // More detailed:
The total area above 24 000 sq.m
Complex consists of a building on Nevsky Prospect, 15 (The Residence Chicherin’s Palace 1768-1771), area of 10 579 sq. m., buiding on B. Morskaya, 14 (Kosikovsky’s House 1814-1817), area of 2627 sq. m. and a building 59,Moika (Elyseev’s Palace 1794), area of 9 804 sq. m.
Historic buildings have a unique architectural and interior design. Rich history of the palace is still carefully preserved nowadays.
In 2009 the major reconstruction and the historic restoration of the building were completed. Historic facades were restored and Historic palace interior of late 18th- 20th centuries was recreated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
One of top picks in Saint Petersburg.
Located within an 18th-century palace, this 5-star hotel in St. Petersburg offers an exclusive rooftop spa with indoor pool, 3 gourmet restaurants, and classic-style rooms with 24-hour butler service.
Best dishes of European cuisine can be enjoyed in the award-winning Taleon restaurant. Russian specialities are served in the Victoria restaurant with terrace. Traditional Caucasian cuisine is prepared at the Griboedov bar on the 1st floor.
The State Hermitage Museum and Palace Square are only a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Taleon Imperial.
This is our guests' favourite part of Saint Petersburg, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Saint Petersburg! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
From the lookouts of the hotel you can enjoy a lovely view of St. Petersburg with magnificent facades of palaces on Nevsky Prospekt, Moika Embankment, domed churches, the Savior on the Spilled Blood, Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedrals, gilded ship on the spire of the Admiralty and the angel of the Alexander Column.
The main entrance of the palace is guarded by courageous bronze lions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the proposed area are:
• Headquarttered Taleon PJSC
• Conference hall “Imperial”, accommodates 300 persons
• Ceremonial halls and galleries
• 89 hotel rooms of all categories from the Presidential Suite in historic interior to a standard deluxe rooms
• 4 bar zones
• Restaurant with Russian and european cuisine
• Gurmet bar
• Wine cellar with modern equipment and design
• Health club with 13 meters swimming pool and Finnish, Russian ant Turkish baths and massage rooms
• Beauty salon
• SPA center is located on the top floor of palace. From here you can enjoy magnificent view of the center of Saint-Petersburg
• Large swimming pool 22 meters long under a glass dome, hydro massage showers, saunas, massage rooms, prof
• Gym which offers excellent conditions for active sports facilities
• Security center
• Laundry and dry cleaning with German equipment
• Technical rooms and wear houses
• Staff dining room and buffet
• Office space for staff (loсker rooms with showers)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional features of the complex:
• It is possible to use all premises for commercial
or separate groups of premises for any commercial purpose;
• It is possible to increase office space, due to transformation and restructuring areas.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The complex is perfectly prepared and totally equipped with structured cabel system:
• The second category of power supply;
• Air condition system;
• Gas boilers;
• Schindler and Otis companies’ elevator;
• Security fire alarm system;
• Access Control system, CCTV;
• 24 hours security;
• Modern communication.
People swim in frozen lake to celebrate Orthodox Epiphany
SHOLIST:
1. Wide of congregation coming down to water hole
2. Russian Orthodox priest blessing water hole with a rosary
3. Close-up of priest's hands dipping cross into water
4. Priest and congregant stepping into water
5. People on side crossing themselves
6. Priest ducking congregant in water, and then ducking in himself
7. Skiers watching ceremony
8. Congregants in bathing suits crossing themselves before ducking in water hole
9. Pan of mother with child ducking and coming out of water, people waiting to wrap them in towels
10. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Archpriest Mikhail Maleev:
I think that the Russian mind mentally needs some extremity. If it were plus 15 it will not cause such enthusiasm here. When it is really minus five or as it was previously minus 35, that is fine. This is the Russian mind! So when foreigners watch Russians, they are astonished by the mysterious Russian soul.
11. Mother ducking girl in water by force
12. Spectators watching ceremony
13. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Sergei, congregant:
I am in a good mood, my impressions are wonderful. Everything is fine. So I recommend it to you.
(Q: What for are you doing it?)
I am doing it for my personal pleasure... In order to feel sure of myself and to get what we, men, are able to do. And women are joining us as well.
14. Congregants in the water hole
15. Wide of frozen river and bathers next to hole
STORYLINE:
Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrated Epiphany on Saturday by taking part in the annual Orthodox tradition of plunging through ice holes and bathing in icy waters.
AP Television footage showed congregants ducking into icy waters in Moscow, while skiers on the frozen river watched the ceremony.
Archpriest Maleev, one of the celebrants, attempted to explain the enthusiasm for the ceremony among the congregation, even at sub zero temperatures.
I think that the Russian mind mentally needs some extremity, he said. If it were plus 15 it will not cause such enthusiasm here. When it is really minus five or as it was previously minus 35, that is fine. This is the Russian mind!
Orthodox Christians believe that holy water blessed on Epiphany has special healing qualities and administer it to heal spiritual ailments.
All that one has to do is to immerse himself in water hole three times.
I am doing it for my personal pleasure... In order to feel sure of myself and to get what we, men, are able to do. And women are joining us as well, said one of the those taking part in the ceremony on Saturday.
Many Russians store the water at home for the year and it is customary to drink a little on mornings on an empty stomach.
Priests recommend the holy water to be sprinkled on food products and other household goods.
In addition to believers, many atheists reportedly acknowledge the healing powers of the blessed water.
The extremely long lines of people with bottles and jugs that form outside church doors on the eve of Epiphany bear witness to this phenomenon.
The Orthodox Holy Day commemorates the baptisms of the first Russian Christians in 988 AD on the 19th January.
You can license this story through AP Archive:
Find out more about AP Archive:
What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it | Русская баня | Vocabulary
???? Watch more explicit banya video by becoming my Patron
Ба́ня is a traditional Russian sauna. Visiting banya is good for your health and skin, it makes your immune system stronger and reduсes stress.
Many Russians have a private banya for the family in their country houses (дача). Large cities have banyas that are open to the general public.
A classic Russian banya is heated with firewood. There should be at least three rooms:предба́нник, душева́я и парна́я. You should get naked when you go to banya.
We add some water onto the stones, which increases humidity and temperature in парная. A gentle lashing with the venik is good for the skin. It relaxes your muscles and makes your skin smooth.
When leaving the sauna (парная), you should take another shower, then you can go to the swimming pool or throw on yourself a bucket of cold water.
Never drink alcohol before going to баня. Drink warm herbal tea with honey.
Relax and enjoy your time!
#russianbanya #exploringrussia #russianwithdasha
SUBSCRIBE to my channel
JOIN me on INSTAGRAM
BECOME A PATRON
SUPPORT my channel by making a donation
Ukrainian Winter -20 °C ????????
01:00 Елизавета Ярославна
03:22 1000 year old frescos!
06:21 Ice swim
07:20 Viking Route to Constantinople
09:01 Frozen Laundry
09:18 Exploring Around Town
10:18 Forgotten Soldier's Flame
10:56 World War II Tank Museum
13:19 World War II Museum
14:50 Communist Art
15:35 LIT UP STATUE IN BLIZZARD
16:08 View From Church Tower
18:19 Bus ride
19:38 TANK GRAVEYARD GYM
20:24 -18 C
22:00 Buying socks
22:58 Christmas Around Town
The Viking age lasted roughly 300 years. From the first recorded raid on an English monastery on Lindisfarne in 793 A.D. to 1066, when Norway's greatest King Harald III (aged 50!) died in berzerkergang (fighting bare-chested without armor and shield with an axe in each hand) from an arrow to his skull in an attempt to conquer England. A few months later another Viking, today known as William the Conquerer (actually related to Harald III) succeeded in taking England.
The Vikings raided and fought all over Europe. Often in the service of Norwegian Kings or as mercenaries for other European rulers. The Roman Emperor had his own Viking army known as the Varangian guard in Constantinople.
It was whilst being the leader of the Varangian guard that Harald Hardråde (later called Harald III of Norway and founder of Oslo) eventually amassed such wealth that he was able to successfully court the 2nd oldest daughter of one of contemporary Europe's most powerful rulers: Yaroslav The Wise. They married and returned to Norway where they founded what is today the capital of Norway, Oslo.
So who was this last Viking Queen of Norway? That's the story I investigate whilst exploring Kiev, the city she grew up in, before ascending to the Norwegian throne.
Enjoy my movies? I ALSO RUN A PODCAST:
For more Viking history I highly recommend watching History channel's TV show; 'Vikings'. It's actually quite accurate in terms of the historical events they depict. Ragnar Lothbrok was indeed a Norwegian Viking King and Lagertha was a female warrior ruler. The woman who plays Lagertha in the TV show is actually a Canadian but with Ukrainian ancestry;
Here's a link to more info about the greatest Viking series ever made:
For more tangible Viking history if you for some reason find yourself in Norway's capital Oslo, a visit to see one of the few surviving Viking ships is a must. It's located at what's known as Vikingskipshuset on an island called Bygdoy. More information in English here:
MUSIC CREDIT:
Intro:
Gunnar Olsen - Cold Rise
Harald Hardråde Mural:
Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings
Organ Music I recorded live in Kiev at a concert @ National Organ & Chamber Music Hall of Ukraine. Orthodox churches in Kiev do NOT have organ music playing and I added it for atmospheric effect.
FAQ
■ PODCAST:
Russia. Catherine Park, Pushkin, St Petersburg
Russia. Beautiful Catherine Park at Catherine Palace, Pushkin, St Petersburg. Vlog: Trip to St Petersburg.
Music by Dan-O at
All photos from my trip to St. Petersburg at
Click here to subscribe to my channel to see more of my videos! :D
Thank you SO MUCH everyone for LIKES, Comments and SUBSCRIPTION!
Watch my other cool playlists:
Trip to Beautiful Latvia
Trip to Amazing Spain
Trip to Beautiful Portugal
Life in Wild Russia
Life in Incredible America
Life in Great Britain
Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Catherine Garden,
Catherine Palace,
Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin,
St Petersburg Russia,
Saint - Petersburg,
St Petersburg Sights,
what to see in St Petersburg,
Russia
Влог Русская баня | Vlog Russian bathhouse in winter
Прыжки в снег, веники, парилка и все дела
Shooted on Yi 4k+ camera
Снято на Yi 4k+
WHAT IS THE BANYA SPA RUSSIAN DANCE OF LEAVES? | We Tried It | The Sunday Times Style
This week on We Tried It, beauty assistant Isabella Rapp tries the Russian dance of leaves treatment at the exclusive South Kensington Club in London. Can she handle the heat? Watch this episode of We Tried It to see what happens.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Ever wanted to try pink hair? Can a face workout give you cheekbones? Will acupuncture zen you out? In the We Tried It series, The Sunday Times Style goes there for you as they test some of the boldest and most talked about trends and treatments.
ABOUT THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE
The Sunday Times Style offers a weekly edit of fashion and beauty, celebrity interviews and new writing with an irreverent take on the zeitgeist, including regular columns from the UK’s best-loved writers, Dolly Alderton and India Knight.
Subscribe to this video channel for stylish, practical and fun original series for the modern woman.
RELATED CONTENT:
What is a face workout?
What is it like to be Britain’s next supermodel?
Amber Valletta on the effects of aging
Celine Dion talks Botox
Head over to the South Kensington Club for your own Banya treatment
Sandunóvskie Baths / Сандуны́, Moscow, Russia
Going to Russian banya with friends
Moved To My New Apartment in Saint Petersburg. Vlog
In the end of May, 2018, I moved from the city of Ufa, my hometown, to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where purchased a brand new apartment in the historical city center.
It was unfinished apartment with nothing but grey cement box. So I hired a crew of workers who started to work on it. They did a fantastic and very fast job on making it available to live in.
Get Steamed Up in a Russian Sauna: 360 Video
In this 360 degree video we will take you inside the steamy Russian banya so you can see what one is and how it works. Many cultures have their own type of Sauna and Russia is no exception. So take a look at this old time Russian tradition that they say will prolong your life for decades.
ℹ️
Special thanks to:
ℹ️ Family House Dobrolubovo -
Pavilion Turkish bath. Catherine Park. Pushkin . Petersburg
Pavilion Turkish bath. Catherine Park. Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Petersburg
Welcome to kkulikov.com - Photos and footage for mass media, advertizing agencies and design studios,
and also private designers and bloggers.
My footage on