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AlinaKabaeva

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.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addressed the organizers of the World Championships in Germany
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva addressed the organizers of the World Championships in Germany.
16 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the staff of the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for their contribution to the gymnasts' success at the World Championships
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association, Alina Kabaeva, thanked the staff of the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for their contribution to the gymnasts' success at the World Championships.
16 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Russian gymnasts on completing the individual all-around at the World Championships in Frankfurt am Main
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Russian gymnasts on completing the individual all-around at the World Championships in Frankfurt am Main.
14 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Sport Express on its 35th anniversary
Olympic champion, President of the Sky Grace International Association and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Media Group and Sport Express, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Sport Express on its 35th anniversary.
14 August
Good wishes on the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva extends warm wishes you on Family, Love, and Loyalty Day.
08 July
Good wishes on Russia Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and International Sky Grace Association President Alina Kabaeva congratulates on Russia Day.
12 June
Good wishes on Children’s Day from the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Good wishes on Children’s Day from the Olympic champion and the President of the International Sky Grace Association Alina Kabaeva.
01 June
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian national team on the successful performance at the European Championships
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian national team on the successful performance at the European Championships.
31 May
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone for their birthday wishes
"I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their attention and sincere birthday wishes."
12 May
Victory Day greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on Victory Day.
09 May
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva sends Easter greetings
Congratulations from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on Easter holiday.
12 April
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates the champion and prizewinners in the all-around at the World Cup stage in Tashkent
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated the champion and prizewinners in the all-around at the World Cup stage in Tashkent.
11 April
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the Academy judges for their assistance in preparing the gymnasts for the competition
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked the Academy judges for their assistance in preparing the gymnasts for the competition.
28 March
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy team on the successful performance of junior individual gymnasts at the Russian Junior Championship
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy team on the successful performance of junior individual gymnasts at the Russian Junior Championship.
28 March
On August 22, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz celebrated her birthday, and Alina Kabaeva congratulated her
26.08.2026. That day, Alesya and her coach, Alina Gusarova, were in Yekaterinburg, where another Academy gymnast, Alexandra Borisova, was competing.
"I also sort of relaxed at the Olympics. But then I pulled myself together, and you will too"
26.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the Russian group gymnasts from St. Petersburg why it's important not to relax, even in the simple parts of the program. She recalled the apparatus loss at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which cost her the gold medal.
"Smile. Well done!"
25.08.2026. While the Russian National team gymnasts were preparing for the World Championships in St. Petersburg, Alina Kabaeva watched a training session by young athlete Marika Saenko.
"You're an amazing gymnast!"
26.08.2026. At the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Sofia Ilteriakova and her coach, Natalia Glemba, on their successful performance at the World Championships, supported Alexandra Borisova from Moscow after completing her all-around competition, and also praised Anastasia Vlasenko's performance and the work of her coach, Laysan Savitskaya.
A young gymnast told Alina Kabaeva about her dream
24.08.2026. And the Olympic champion suggested she send a video to try out for the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy!
"Gorgeous! Have we ever even dreamed of something like this?"
24.08.2026. Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad was held at the Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics Center in Yekaterinburg. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva came to the capital of the Urals to support the gymnasts and deliver a speech.
So many fans wanted to get their picture taken with Alina Kabaeva
24.08.2026. We're sharing a video with these warm moments at the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad.
Even more moments from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's meeting with fans
24.08.2026. Her meeting with her youngest fans was especially touching.
"Alina Maratovna, you're the best!"
24.08.2026. Take a look at the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's welcome to the fans at the Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics Center in Yekaterinburg!
"We can and must achieve great success!"
23.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva delivered a speech at the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad in Yekaterinburg. She thanked everyone who has contributed to the development of Russian rhythmic gymnastics over the past decades and noted that it was thanks to them that Russia's team gold at the 2026 World Championships was possible.
This was the preparation for the World Championships
22.08.2026. It was tough, and not everything worked out right away or consistently.
A new highlight in Maria Borisova's clubs routine—in a new video from her World Championships preparations!
21.08.2026. At the control training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested changing a move during the skills test, and judges Zlata Tulubaeva, Evgeniya Gertsikova, and Olga Minigalina helped the gymnast from St. Petersburg refine the details.
"Don't be afraid of loads and repetitions!"
20.08.2026. During the workout in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva together with coach Elena Petunina helped group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national team from St. Petersburg to practice the exchange in the exercise with hoops and clubs.
"You have potential, make use of it"
19.08.2026. While working on the clubs routine, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, choreographer Irina Zenovka, coach Irina Gusarova, and judge Ekaterina Lots advised Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg how to save time during the penché pivot and execute additional rotations.