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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.

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
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
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
Good wishes on Russia Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva extends good wishes on Russia Day.
12 June
Congratulations from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on Children's Day
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates on Children's Day.
01 June
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
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
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
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked all the organizers and participants of the the Alina-2025 festival
The International Alina-2025 Children's Charity Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival was held at the Martial Arts Academy on April 18.
19 April
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva’s comment on Irina Viner's departure from the post as Russian national team Head Coach
Olympic champion and International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association President Alina Kabaeva commented on Irina Viner's leaving her post Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team Head Coach.
12 February
Merry Christmas greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association Alina Kabaeva wishes Merry Christmas.
07 January
Happy New Year greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion, President of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association Alina Kabaeva wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
31 December 2024
Congratulations and expression of gratitude to the organizers of the sports and entertainment show "Time of our Victories" from Alina Kabaeva
The Olympic champion thanked the organizers of the sports and entertainment show "Time of our Victories", which was held in Minsk.
09 December 2024
Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone who took part in the tournament for the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association partners
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked all the teams, all the judges, coaches and gymnasts who took part in the tournament for the partners of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association.
09 December 2024
"Your task is to work and smile at everyone, no matter what anyone says!"
16.09.2025. Why is it important to work from start to finish and complete the risks? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina about this and helped her achieve a clean jeté en tournant performance.
"Well done, you pulled yourself together, didn't fall apart and finished everything"
15.09.2025. At the control training session, the Olympic champion praised Alexandra Borisova from Moscow for her attitude and artistic performance of the program with clubs.
Alina Kabaeva reminds the Academy's group gymnasts about the individual work
15.09.2025. At the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the Academy's group gymnasts that during the exercise, each gymnast should think not only about team interactions, but also about their individual work.
Alina Kabaeva draws the attention of Elizaveta Geraskina expensive elements
15.09.2025. To get a high score at a competition, it is important to understand how they are assessed and to perform them to the maximum, perfecting each rotation.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva emphasizes the importance of matching a gymnast's program to her level
15.09.2025. While practicing jetés en tournant with Alexandra Borisova from Moscow, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva emphasized that the difficulty and pace of the program should correspond to the level and capabilities of the gymnast.
The secret of a good side pirouette from the Olympic champion
15.09.2025. At the control training session, Alina Kabaeva worked on this element together with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina. She reminded the gymnast that the ability to maintain balance helps to engage all the muscles and perform this turn more confidently.
Alina Kabaeva reminds that it should be convenient for a gymnast to perform accents in an exercise
14.09.2025. Together with Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olesya Kovaleva and Ekaterina Lots, the Olympic champion advised Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on how to improve her artistry in the hoop exercise.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggests Karolina Tarasova make the exercise with clubs more difficult
14.09.2025. During the run-through with clubs, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested that Karolina Tarasova add a jeté en tournant and helped her practice the fouetté.
15 September
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivates Karolina Tarasova when practicing the risk with the hoop
14.09.2025. Alina Kabaeva advised the gymnast to do everything more boldly, because she is already growing up and will perform according to the seniors program.
"The muscles will get used to it, they will be strong, you will do everything better"
14.09.2025. After the comments by Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow worked on the planche turn.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with the coaches helps Elizaveta Geraskina improve the elements in the exercise with the hoop
14.09.2025. At the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with Olga Minigalina, Evgeniya Eliseeva and Ekaterina Lots helped the gymnast from Moscow improve the elements in the exercise with the hoop and add artistry to it.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches help Karolina Pakhtusova practice the risk
14.09.2025. Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches Alina Gusarova and Olga Frolova analyzed the mistakes made by the athlete and suggested how to correct them.
Alina Kabaeva explains to Mariia Borisova how to throw and catch at the feet during a risk
14.09.2025. At an Academy control training session, Olympic champion helped the athlete from St. Petersburg practice the hoop exercise.
"You need not to be upset but to understand that it should be done"
14.09.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared her personal case with Academy students Karolina Tarasova and Ksenia Savinova and also gave valuable pieces of advice how to cope with losses, keep the focus and achieve stability.
Alina Kabaeva noted the creative approach of Karolina Tarasova
12.09.2025. The Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted the progress and creative approach after a good run-through by the Academy's student.