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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.

A message for National Unity Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva sent congratulations for National Unity Day.
04 November
Olympic champion addressed the organizers of the festival in Mumbai with gratitude
Olympic champion and head of the Charity Foundation, Alina Kabaeva, addressed the organizers of the festival in Mumbai with gratitude.
01 November
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked People's Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev and the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
People’s Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev and the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra took part in the Alina festival in Mumbai.
30 October
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
"Thank you for your hard work and patience, and for pouring so much of yourself into us!"
07.11.2026. The Olympic champion arrived at the Academy, where she was welcomed with smiles and hugs. Academy gymnasts and coaches congratulated Alina Kabaeva on Coaches’ Day and presented her with a bouquet of flowers!
A boost of motivation from Alina Kabaeva before stepping onto the competition carpet
07.11.2026. The Olympic champion helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg get into the right mindset during the all-around final at the Cup of the Strongest. After the first two apparatuses, the gymnast had the highest total score.
Continuation of the work of the Olympic champion and Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk on the new clubs routine
07.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva spoke with the gymnast about how to feel the music, reveal the character of the exercise, and bring something of her own to it.
Olympic champion helped the gymnasts get into the right mindset for the Cup of the Best finals
07.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva spoke with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd about how to prepare for stepping onto the mat and how to test their own capabilities during every performance.
"Go for it and do risks! Don’t be afraid of anything, just do it all!"
07.11.2026. Words of encouragement from an Olympic champion, the right mindset before stepping onto the mat, and timely corrections behind the scenes at the Cup of the Strongest final.
"Keep the ball until the very end!"
06.11.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Chernova showed Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region how to make the dance floor more artistic, and paid attention to the position of the foot and the ball during the throw.
"If you’re shy, they’ll beat you in terms of artistry!"
06.11.2026. At a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva not only explained to Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk how to create an image to the music of the program, but also helped give character and expressiveness to the movements in a new exercise with clubs.
The Olympic champion helps Arina Kovshova add accents to her new clubs routine
06.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva showed the athlete how to properly throw the apparatus so that it fits into the rhythmic pattern.
Alina Kabaeva spends time talking with guests and audience members from India
01.11.2026. Following the 2026 Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spent time talking with guests and audience members from India and posed for keepsake photos with everyone who wished to take one.
The finale of the Alina festival, featuring the Olympic champion
30.10.2026. All the creators of the show, the gymnasts, dancers, and musicians received well-deserved ovations from the audience to the touching words of the festival's timeless anthem, "Most, the Most," which was performed in English this time.
Alina Kabaeva’s meeting with the gymnasts at a rehearsal in Mumbai
30.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva met with the gymnasts during a rehearsal in Mumbai and congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their victory in the club standings at the AEON Cup.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met with People’s Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev
30.10.2026. Valery Abisalovich became the conductor for the new stage interpretation of the The Firebird ballet at the 2026 Alina Festival.
Attention to everyone and joyful meetings with the Olympic champion
30.10.2026. The day before the start of the Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited a rehearsal in Mumbai and greeted the participants and the team creating the show.
Photos with Alina Kabaeva, smiles, flowers, and words of gratitude
29.10.2026. After the rehearsal of the Alina 2026 festival, the Olympic champion congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their successful performance at the AEON Cup World Club Championship.
Alina Kabaeva summarized the interim results of working with the new head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani
24.10.2026. The Olympic champion praised the gymnasts for their competitive spirit and diligence.