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Interior of a modern Russian banya
The banya (Russian: баня, IPA: [ˈbanʲə] ) is a traditional Russian steam bath that utilizes a wood stove. It is a significant part of Russian culture, and is typically conducted in a small room or building designed for dry or wet heat sessions. The high heat and steam cause bathers to perspire.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “banya” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.