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In this talk and Q&A, Katie Bracher - for The British Sauna Society, hosts Anna Artemyva, author of the renowned NUDE blog, exploring Russias sweat bathing culture and rituals.

In this specially curated talk Anna will reveal stories from the fascinating and unique concept of public banya culture, that is so important to Russina life. Delving into the concept of public bathing, and what it means to share our cleansing rituals.

We'll discover what the banya bath means to the Russians, how to take a perfect bath and how her work and peers have brought the culture to a modern audience.

We will have some time for a Q&A after the presentation - so please do prepare any burning (boom boom) questions you have about the Banya or Russian culture.

Katie Bracher @saunamasteruk is passionate about bringing the best sweat bath experiences and rituals to a UK audience. She does this through her public sauna on the south coast (Beach Box Brighton), her work as vice-chair of the British Sauna Society, and training with sauna masters from around the world.