GET MY BOY MATVEI A RUSSIAN BANYA IN PHILLY!

He has recently returned to Philadelphia for his 3rd Season in the NHL. In that short time, he’s learned English, scored over 100 points and has become a fan favourite for a generation of Flyers fans. He recently called Philadelphia his second home and has said that the only thing the city is missing is a Russian Banya. 

The word banya (Russian: баня) comes from the Latin balneum, meaning "something that makes pain and sadness go away." In its simplest form, a banya is a wooden structure where water is poured over heated stones to create steam. But this definition barely scratches the surface.

The banya represents a complete bathing philosophy built around cycles of heat, cold, and rest. It is simultaneously a place for hygiene, healing, socialising, and — in the Russian tradition — even conducting business. The steam room itself is called the parilka, and it forms the heart of the experience.

Check out this article for more information. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200803-russias-beloved-healing-ritual

Let’s show how much Philadelphia loves him.

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