http://dethroner.com/2008/03/24/surviving-the-russian-bath-house/ Where every man is king. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:20:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://dethroner.com/2008/03/24/surviving-the-russian-bath-house/#comment-99016 Kevin from Home Sauna Talk Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:15:21 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2008/03/24/surviving-the-russian-bath-house/#comment-99016 According to the Lonely Planet guide, the Russian steam room or Parilka gets so hot it “makes the Finnish sauna look like a warm room.” The steam seems near scalding when it explodes off the rocks, all the more invigorating when you stand up to whip the person next to you with a bunch of birch branches. Oh the joy! And followed by a plunge in a lake or snow bank! Assuming you survive the Banya, you can then treat yourself to a nip of vodka. According to the Lonely Planet guide, the Russian steam room or Parilka gets so hot it “makes the Finnish sauna look like a warm room.” The steam seems near scalding when it explodes off the rocks, all the more invigorating when you stand up to whip the person next to you with a bunch of birch branches. Oh the joy! And followed by a plunge in a lake or snow bank! Assuming you survive the Banya, you can then treat yourself to a nip of vodka.

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