Oh my gosh are the staff friendly! They showed us around and answered all our questions and introduced us to people. They made us feel like family.\r
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The Russian sauna is REALLY really hot. Probably normal for Russians, but for someone who goes to the sauna at the gym all the time, this was 100% hotter. Most people wear hats in the sauna. We didn't know about this so we didn't bring a hat. I think they dip them in cold water and they say it helps them to stay in the sauna longer... that is if I understood them correctly. A bit of a language barrier.\r
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The steam room was really hot too, again much hotter than any gym steam room I've been to. Although they don't call it a steam room, their term is ""Wet Sauna"". \r
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The cold pool was suppose to be 33 degrees and extremely cold, we went in a bit, but were too chicken to take the plunge. Maybe if there hadn't been an audience we would have tried.\r
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The hot tub was really hot and quiet enjoyable.\r
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We also had a ""venik massage"" which is a massage that a Russian man gives you with leaves in the sauna. It's suppose to detoxify you and the stuff from the leaves is suppose to go into your pours. At least I think... Again, the language barrier. Maybe I will have to learn Russian.\r
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The changing rooms were really small and I wish there were more room to change/put your stuff. But they do have a free tanning bed in case you want to use it. They also have Q-tips, free locker for your stuff, and a hair dryer.\r
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We tried the Kavas, which is a Russian drink and that was cool too.\r
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There is a ""dry room"" to hang out in, in case you just want to chill for a bit. Play some pool, watch Russian videos, eat Russian food, hang out in comfy chairs and relax.\r
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