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’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
Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone involved in organizing the tournament in Doha
Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone involved in organizing the tournament in Doha
23 November 2024
Alina Kabaeva thanked partners from the Aspire Zone Foundation after the end of the competition in Doha
The Olympic champion and the President of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association noted that the colorful rhythmic gymnastics festival was managed to be arranged owing to their efforts.
23 November 2024
Alina Kabaeva thanked all gymnasts and coaches after the Sky Grace Cup
The Olympic champion appreciated gymnasts, coaches and choreographers that took part in the international tournament in Doha.
23 November 2024
Congratulations on National Unity Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated on National Unity Day.
04 November 2024
Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers of the Golden Autumn Cup tournament in Hungary
Olympic champion and International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers of the international tournament in Hungary.
04 November 2024
Alina Kabaeva congratulated all specialists on Coach's Day
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva wished good health, endless energy for creativity, prosperity and all the very best to all coaches.
30 October 2024
Alina Kabaeva congratulates the athletes and coaches on the All-Russian Gymnastics Day
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates all athletes and coaches on the All-Russian Gymnastics Day.
Alina Kabaeva thanked all the Sky Grace team gymnasts and coaches after the Ojaq Cup tournament in Baku
Olympic champion and President of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association Alina Kabaeva thanked all the team gymnasts and coaches after the completion of the international Ojaq Cup tournament in Baku.
06 October 2024
Alina Kabaeva thanked the Sky Grace team gymnasts and coaches after the international tournament in Italy
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked all the gymnasts of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association, as well as the coaches and choreographers after the VIII International Rhythmic Gymnastics  Club Tournament A.S.D. V.E.R.A. in Morbegno, Italy.
10 September 2024
Alina Kabaeva motivates Karolina Tarasova before the performance on the closing day of the competition in Moscow
07.03.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva psyches up Academy student Karolina Tarasova before the hoop performance in individual finals on the closing day of the international competition in Moscow.
Alina Kabaeva congratulates Academy student Yana Zaikina with her birthday
07.03.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Academy student Yana Zaikina from Volgograd during the international competition in Moscow.
Alina Kabaeva works with Sasha Borisova immediately after her performance at the international competition in Moscow
07.03.2025. Immediately after the ribbon performance of Academy gymnast Alexandra Borisova from Moscow, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva asks her to make three rolls under the throw instead of two.
Alina Kabaeva watches the routines by Karolina Tarasova, Yana Zaikina and the Academy group gymnasts at competitions in Moscow
06.03.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports each International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnast at the competitions in Moscow.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates Mariia Borisova and her coach Irina Gusarova on their victory at the Russian Championship
20.02.2025. Take a look at exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the Russian Championship with the participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
Alina Kabaeva and Alexey Nemov support Mariia Borisova at the Russian Championship
20.02.2025. Take a look at how four-time Olympic champion Alexey Nemov, together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, supported Academy gymnast Mariia Borisova from St.Petersburg before her performance with ribbon in the all-around final at the Russian Championship.
Touching video featuring Alina Kabaeva and Masha Borisova at the Russian Championship
19.02.2025. This video contains important words from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, the last seconds before Masha Borisova's appearance on the floor, excitement, concentration, and then great joy.
Alina Kabaeva congratulates Ulyana Yanus on her birthday
February 17.02, 2025. Showing the hearty meeting of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva with the birthday girl and her coach Vera Shtelbaums at the Russian championship.
A fragment of how Mariia Borisova is practicing a fiery exercise with a ribbon together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
10.02.2025. Take a look at a new video from an Academy control training session with the participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
A funny incident during the training session for Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd with Alina Kabaeva
02/08/2025 Alina Kabaeva goes out onto the Academy floor to show the gymnast a ribbon throw, but the apparatus flies out of the Olympic champion's hands.
Sasha Borisova corrects a mistake together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy coaches
09.02.2025. At the latest control training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the coaches discussed how gymnasts can lose a whole point if they do the reverse helicopters incorrectly.
Under the guidance of Alina Kabaeva, Academy student Anna Vakulenko works on elements gone wrong during a test training session
09.02.2025. After Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd's ribbon run through, Academy coach, USSR Master of Sports Zlata Tulubaeva draws the athlete's attention to the main shortcomings. And she works on them together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva tells Anna Vakulenko how to think through an image
09.02.2025. Another video about the importance of artistry with the participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva at the Academy.
Alina Kabaeva and coach Laura Acosta from Mexico work with Masha Borisova on the dance sequence
09.02.2025. At the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva asks Masha Borisova to spin the pirouette in the rear more precisely, and Laura Acosta from Mexico advises her to perform the dance sequence with more energy and emotion.
Alina Kabaeva tells Sasha Borisova how to hold her balance longer and perform more rotations
09.02.2025. At an Academy control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Alexandra Borisova from Moscow practice a pirouette into a ring.