: In the early Soviet period (1920s), nudity was occasionally seen as a symbol of proletarian liberation, with Nude Sunbathers sometimes appearing even near the Kremlin. However, as the USSR solidified, public nudity became strictly regulated. By the 1970s and 80s, photographers like Nikolay Bakharev captured intimate portraits of people on beaches, the "only place nudity was tolerated" while still being technically illegal as pornography. Cultural and Artistic Expression

Nudism, also known as naturism, is a lifestyle that involves embracing nudity in a social setting. It is practiced worldwide, with various countries having their own communities and events. Russia is no exception, with a growing number of people interested in nudism.