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About Episode 3 - Russia


An ancient Russian tradition that was widely established with public baths in city centers, the banya is experiencing a new wave of enthusiasm among young people. Banya blogger, Anna Artemieva, shows Mikkel how the next generation has embraced the banya as ritual, with friends and alone, to heal the mind and cleanse the soul. Since the days of the Soviet Union, when Mikkel was last in Russia, some banyas he visited may have closed, but the traditions are alive and well. Visiting luxurious urban spots like Banya Alekseeva to countryside retreats like B.O.R. Club, Mikkel finds his match in Anna as they encounter the best steam masters in town, from St. Petersburg to Moscow and beyond.

  • Runtime
    33:23
  • Language
    English, Russian
  • Country
    Russia
  • Premiere
    06/08/2024
  • Genre
    Episodic Series
  • Content Warning
    contains nudity
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Sasha Kulak, Alina Rudnitskaya
  • Producer
    Cassandra Jabola - Series Producer, Gina Leibrecht - Creative Producer
  • Executive Producer
    Greg M. Moga, III
  • Filmmaker
    Bray's Run Productions
  • Cast
    Mikkel Aaland, Aana Artemieva
  • Cinematographer
    Aleksandr Filippov, Sasha Kulak
  • Editor
    Gina Leibrecht
  • Composer
    Jacob Bloomfield-Misrach, William Sammons