The couple discovered Croatia three years ago during a road trip from Moscow to Split. They were immediately drawn to the ( Freikörperkultur , or Free Body Culture) sites along the Dalmatian coast. Unlike the crowded beaches of France or Spain, Croatia offers a mix of organized resorts (like Koversada on the Istrian peninsula) and wild, unofficial coves (like the ones near Rovinj and the island of Rab).
What the group represents is a global trend: the rejuvenation of naturism. According to the Croatian National Tourist Board, the average age of visitors to naturist camps has dropped by nearly a decade in the last five years. Resorts are renovating, adding yoga decks, organic restaurants, and co-working spaces to attract the digital nomad crowd. Young Russian Nudist Couple And Friends Croatia...
However, dismissing wellness altogether is equally problematic. The body positivity movement has faced valid criticism for occasionally promoting “fatalistic healthism”—the suggestion that any attempt to change one’s body is an act of self-betrayal. This ignores a fundamental truth: our bodies are not merely aesthetic objects to be loved or hated; they are biological systems that require fuel, movement, and care. A person can accept their body unconditionally while still recognizing that chronic back pain, metabolic syndrome, or shortness of breath limits their joy. Here, the goal of wellness should not be shrinking one’s silhouette to fit a cultural ideal, but expanding one’s capacity to live a rich, engaged life. The question shifts from “How do I look?” to “How do I feel?” and “What do I want to be able to do?” The couple discovered Croatia three years ago during
For decades, Croatia has been a beacon for those who prefer to feel the sun on every inch of their skin. But a new generation is arriving. They aren’t the retirees or the "alternative lifestyle" seekers of the 1970s. They are young professionals, digital nomads, and adventurous couples from Eastern Europe, led by couples like 28-year-old art director Dmitry and his partner, 26-year-old yoga instructor Anya. What the group represents is a global trend:
On their final evening, the young Russian nudist couple and friends host a small bonfire on a secluded beach south of Poreč. They grill fresh sardines they bought from a local fisherman that morning. The sky is a canvas of stars, unpolluted by city lights. They swim one last time—naked, silent, floating on their backs.
In a traditional "wellness" context, food is often categorized as "good" or "bad." This binary thinking creates guilt. When you eat a "bad" food, you feel you have failed, leading to a cycle of restriction and bingeing.
This year, they brought friends: three other Russian couples from their social circle in St. Petersburg. The group consists of a graphic designer, a chef, a musician, and a real estate agent—all aged between 25 and 35. They rented a private villa with a pool near the town of Novigrad, specifically chosen for its proximity to a naturist campsite and a secluded rocky beach.