October 19, 2019
The best respite from the cold Arctic air is a hot sauna. Built in Finland in 1987, Akademik Fedorov is equipped with a lovely sauna room. Sauna days were a favourite amongst crew and expedition participants alike. It was a chance to warm up, relax and share a chat with some colleagues.
баня – banya – Russian sauna
С лёгким паром! – S lyokhkim parom! – greeting after sauna
Banya on Akademik Fedorov (© Rosalie McKay) Note: your metal water bottle gets really hot!!