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Alina Kabaeva is a world-famous Russian gymnast, Honored Master of Sports, a public figure and founder of the Charitable Foundation.

All children are talented, the only issue is what conditions do they learn and train in.  Every child has unique abilities that need to be recognized and supported in a timely fashion.

The very best thing that the younger generation can and should be taught is to believe in themselves, to follow their dreams, to work hard and to overcome obstacles.

All our efforts should be aimed at providing as many opportunities for improvement as possible for those who stand at the very beginning of their life's journey and to inspire them to partake in new beginnings, create good training conditions, under the guidance of professional trainers.

— Alina Kabaeva

Biography 
of Alina Kabaeva

Alina Kabaeva is a world-famous Russian gymnast, Honored Master of Sports and a public figure. She is the winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, two-time absolute world champion, and five-time absolute European champion. Alina Kabaeva was awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland in the IV degree, as well as the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.

Alina Kabaeva is the winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the bronze medalist of the 2000 Olympics in Sidney, the two-time absolute world champion, and the five-time absolute European champion. Among her athletic awards are 14 World Championship medals and 25 European Championship medals.

After the end of her athletic career, Alina Kabaeva was a member of the Russian Federation Civic Chamber Committee on charity and volunteering development from 2005 to 2007. She was a member of the State Duma from the United Russia Party since 2007 to 2014, where she dealt with youth policy and sports development. Furthermore, Alina Kabaeva advocated for the rights of children and adolescent victims of abuse. A relevant law (Federal Law No. 50 of April 05, 2013) was enacted at her initiative.

In 2008, Alina Kabaeva founded a charitable foundation. Today, its largest project is the Alina International Charitable Children's Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival.

She was the head of the National Media Group Community Council between February 2008 and September 2014. In September 2014, when she took on the chairperson position at the media holding Board of Directors. In March 2016, she also became the head of the Sport Express Board of Directors.

On October 11, 2018, Alina Kabaeva successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis at the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Health in St. Petersburg on the topic of "The content of the sports and recreational stage of training for preschool children in rhythmic gymnastics."

The Sky Grace international tournament has been held at the Alina Kabaeva’s initiative since 2021. In 2022, the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy opened its doors at the Sirius Federal Territory.

She was awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland in the IV degree, as well as the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.

A letter of gratitude from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva following the Academy team's victory at the Russian Championships
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone who helped the Academy group exercises prepare for the Russian Championships.
01 March
Merry Christmas greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva wishes Merry Christmas.
07 January
Happy New Year greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion, President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
31 December 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to everyone who participated in organizing the tournament in Beijing
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association for Sport Support Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone who participated in organizing the tournament in Beijing.
16 November 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the gymnasts, coaches, and judges after the competition in Beijing
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, President of the Sky Grace International Association, thanked all the gymnasts, coaches, and judges after the competition in Beijing.
16 November 2025
Congratulations on a successful performance at the AEON Cup Club Championship from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, President of the Sky Grace International Association, congratulates the gymnasts on a successful performance at the AEON Cup Club Championship
13 October 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the organizers, judges, and participants of the III CIS Games
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked organizers, judges, and participants of the III CIS Games.
08 October 2025
Congratulations on Knowledge Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates students, parents and teachers on the start of the new academic year.
01 September 2025
Good wishes on the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva extends congratulations on the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty.
08 July 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the organizers, judges, coaches, and gymnasts after the end of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers, judges, coaches, and gymnasts after the end of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.
19 June 2025
Good wishes on Russia Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva extends good wishes on Russia Day.
12 June 2025
Congratulations from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on Children's Day
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates on Children's Day.
01 June 2025
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addressed the participants, organizers and spectators of the Alina festival
The Alina festival was held in Sirius and was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
10 May 2025
Congratulations on Victory Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
09 May 2025
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the artists after the end of the Alina-2025 festival in Sirius
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked all the artists who took part in the International Alina-2025 Children's Charity Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival.
21 April 2025
"Soon, we’ll grow into beautiful white swans!"
28.02.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy group gymnasts after winning the all-around at the Russian Championships. The gymnasts' coach is Anna Ustsova, and the choreographer is Elena Egorova.
"The apparatus won't come to you on its own"
28.02.2026. For the decisive day of the Russian Championship, the Academy group gymnasts prepared with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova.
"A cool head, but a warm heart, do you understand?"
28.02.2026. What should be the approach to training before important competitions? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva discussed this with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the Russian Championship.
Coach Anna Ustsova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnasts prepare for the Russian Championships
28.02.2026. The Academy group gymnasts routines before their hoop and club routine at the Russian Championship and are sharing them with you.
"You don't have to think about throwing anymore. Your mind will do it all for you"
28.02.2026. On the first day of the Russian Championship, Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova prepared the group gymnasts for their performance with hoops and clubs. The Olympic champion also tested their reaction time before taking to the floor.
The Olympic champion explained to Zlata Remchukova how to make a throw correctly for herself and a transfer throw in collaboration
28.02.2026. And she also explained why it is important to maintain a balance between teamwork and personal responsibility in the group exercise.
"Remember: fight for every element. Don't forget that!"
28.02.2026. During the floor testing ahead of the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova found the right words for our senior group gymnasts to help them brace the first competition day with confidence.
Alina Kabaeva took an active part in the staging of the Academy group gymnasts program
28.02.2026. For the Academy group exercise gymnasts, the Russian Championships are a completely new tournament, with a reshaped lineup and fresh programs. The choreographer and stage director for the program is Irina Zenovka.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports the Academy group gymnasts on the first day of the Russian Championships
28.02.2026. The entire Academy watched the performance of group exercise gymnasts with hoops and clubs, while athletes and coaches cheered for the girls in Novogorsk. Coach Anna Ustsova, choreographer Elena Egorova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva were with the team at the tournament — their emotions speak for themselves!
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Eva Kononova practice fouetté
22.02.2026. A perfect fouetté isn't just about good rotations. It also requires a clean entry and consistent control of all body parts. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva reminded Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region of this during a training session before the Russian Championships.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, even from a distance, closely followed the performances of Ksenia Savinova, Yana Zaikina, and Karolina Pakhtusova at the Gracia Fair Cup
22.02.2026. After the second day of competition, she congratulated the gymnasts on their medals and encouraged Ksenia to compete in the individual event finals.
Arina Kovshova works out a risk with clubs with the Olympic champion
21.02.2026. The gymnast from the Novosibirsk region is preparing for the Russian Championships with coach Elizaveta Chernova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
Alina Kabaeva gives the athlete some tips on how to have a good sense of timing during dance tracks
17.02.2026. The gymnast from the Novosibirsk region has some impressive ones, but to perform them well, you need to not only maintain the cleanliness of your movements but also have a good sense of timing.
"You can move a house with energy!"
16.02.2026. With these words, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivated Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region. The gymnast was working on her swing and dynamics in her hoop routine with Academy coach Elizaveta Chernova.