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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, has extended her Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to her Chinese friends and partners
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President, Alina Kabaeva, has extended her Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to her Chinese friends and partners.
25 September
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on her appointment as Head coach of the Russian National group rhythmic gymnastics team
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on her appointment as Head coach of the Russian National group rhythmic gymnastics team
16 September
Congratulations from Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva on Knowledge Day
Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated children, parents, teachers, and coaches on September 1.
01 September
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
"Feel it, feel it and go for it!"
04.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva worked with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on a hoop risk, helping the gymnast sense the precise moment for the toss. The Olympic champion focused on leg technique and demonstrated how to launch the hoop with accuracy and confidence.
"Find the strength to exit this element cleanly and gracefully"
04.10.2026. During an Academy training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on the execution of the planche turn and the exit from the move.
"Don't lose strength"
04.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained to Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen region how to increase speed during a planche turn, using the mechanism of a spinning top as an example.
"If she learns it that way now, what are we going to do later?"
04.10.2026. During a training session at the Academy, the Olympic champion noticed that Diana Sobyanina from St. Petersburg was using the wrong technique for the windmill move. Alina Kabaeva demonstrated the proper way to handle the clubs and asked the coaches to watch out for such errors so they wouldn't become ingrained habits.
"Catch it during the pirouette!"
04.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva demonstrated the technique for a ball roll to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and explained how to transition smoothly into a pirouette. She also suggested adding a movement that emphasizes the music.
Alina Kabaeva suggested increasing the number of jeté en tournant jumps in the routine by Alisa Shunina
04.10.2026. Alisa lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. She trains under Elizaveta Chernova. Her choreographer is Elena Egorova.
Alina Kabaeva broke down a mistake made by Diana Sobyanina when entering a club throw
03.10.2026. She drew attention to the unnecessary movements that were complicating the execution of the risk and demonstrated how to remove them.
"The arms are working well; the legs need to be timed to the beat"
03.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked on the musical accents in Ksenia Savinova’s hoop routine. Ksenia is from Gatchina.
This is how Evelina Tandalova finetunes her physical conditioning!
03.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast from the Tyumen Region master the technique for leg swings using resistance bands and explained how to avoid common mistakes.
"You're already flying, open up the parachute!"
03.10.2026. During a training session at the Academy, the Olympic champion helped Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina perfect a risky ribbon maneuver. Alina Kabaeva offered tips on how to execute a toss from the hands and speed up the rolls. And most importantly: not to hesitate once the movement has begun.
Alina Kabaeva switched on the famous composition of How Young We Were performed by Alexander Gradsky for Yana Zaikina
03.10.2026. The Olympic champion spoke with the gymnast about the meaning of the song lyrics and told Yana that this beautiful music was composed by Alexandra Pakhmutova, while the words were written by her husband, the poet Nikolai Dobronravov.
"Alisa, do you miss your parents?"
03.10.2026. During a training session with Alisa Shunina from Volgograd, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked on turns, explained proper stretching techniques, and chatted with the gymnast about her family and studies.
A fragment of the work with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on the dance track in Yana Zaikina’s new program with a hoop
03.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva showed the gymnast from Volgograd how to get through the hoop cleanly, and together with the Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and the Sirius Federal Territory team Head coach Olga Minigalina, she discussed a spectacular version of the steps before the pirouette.
Have you ever noticed how a tiny detail can completely transform the visual effect of a movement?
02.10.2026. An Olympic champion offered Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina some pointers on how to adjust the dynamics and hoop work in her new routine.
Alina Kabaeva advises Ksenia Savinova on how to generate the necessary amplitude for the Raffaelli pivot
02.10.2026. During a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on how to generate the necessary amplitude for the Raffaelli pivot. She also reminded her why it is important to execute a risk with a hoop with greater boldness and sharpness.