Initially, baths were built in every Russian economy, but already from the end of the 18th century, by order of the last Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Russia , public places began to open where people went to wash.
It is historically known that often such baths could be half submerged in the ground, which strongly resembled their eastern counterparts.
These places, intended for public use, were a classic example of a washing facility. Many of them, including the Seleznev baths, famous throughout Moscow, were completely devoid of idle decorations, since initially they did not involve any entertaining events. They had only all the basic necessities: a canopy (or dressing room), a soap room and a steam room.
I must say that many Russian and Turkish baths in Moscow today provide only such a range of services, focusing on comfortable washing. Among them are the Seleznev baths.
Today, for some reason, the Russian bathhouse has again become fashionable . Moscow already has enough places where very comfortable conditions are created for this primordially Russian washing process. For some reason, it is generally accepted that these baths were invented by those peoples who inhabit places with severe frosts, i.e. Siberians. Like, terrible cold weather became the main prerequisite, as a result of which the concept of "bathhouse" was born.
However, this is not quite true. Steam has long played a major role in the bath, but it was not in its high temperature, but in the ability, according to Slavic customs, to cleanse the body and soul.
The Seleznev baths in Moscow can be classified as quite unique structures: an old brick building stands on powerful oak piles, and three small rivers flow under them - Seleznevka, after which, in fact, the baths, Sinichka and Lenivka are named.
The Seleznev baths were built almost a century ago. Immediately after the opening, they turned into one of the favorite places for relaxation and recreation of the capital's merchants and the nobility. It was believed that the steam in this institution was very “soft”, and therefore it was a pleasure to be in the steam room, especially since then the person felt himself reborn.
They say that the first Moscow beauty Natalya Goncharova very often visited the Seleznev baths. Yes, and today this place is quite crowded on weekends. Many people like both the service and the quite affordable price, which includes the original Russian tea party with dryers.
Having left the steam room, it has long been customary to rush into the font. By the way, Seleznevsky baths have one of the largest fonts in the city, and according to many, there is not only a spacious room, but also a pleasant atmosphere in general.
Those people who know firsthand what a public bath is, unanimously say that the Seleznevsky baths in the capital can safely be called one of the best representatives in this segment of bath houses.
In addition, many say that at the time of stay there the running of time practically stops, therefore one or two hours spent in the Seleznev baths are very few in order to completely rest and relax.