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.

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
Good wishes on Knowledge Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates students, parents and teachers on September 1.
01 September 2024
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addresses preschoolers from the Academy's free early development groups on graduation day
On graduation day, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addressed little athletes from the Academy free early development groups.
Good wishes on the Russian Federation National Flag Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on the Russian Federation National Flag Day.
22 August 2024
Participant of the Christmas training camp Olya Shcherbakova tells Alina Kabaeva about training in Valdai
13.01.2024. The young gymnast from Rostov-on-Don also received New Year's gifts from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
Alina Kabaeva talks to Olya Shcherbakova from Rostov-on-Don, a participant in the Christmas training camp.
10.01.2025. The training camp will last until January 16. The trip was organized by the founders of the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates the Academy gymnasts on the upcoming New Year
24.12.2024. Take a look at a sweet moment from the festive concert at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.
Alina Kabaeva helps Liya Rodionova with a risk in her hoop routine
11.12.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva notices during one of her training sessions that Liya Rodionova from St. Petersburg is performing a risk incorrectly and gives the gymnast some advice.
Alina Kabaeva suggests Miroslava Monina change the music for the clubs routine
07.12.2024. The Olympic champion noticed that the music to which the gymnast from Penza performs does not go with the clubs. She suggested a new composition and helped the athlete place emphasis within the dance track for greater expressiveness.
Alina Kabaeva teaches Polina Semenova how to handle clubs correctly
07.12.2024. During the Ryazan gymnast's training session, the Olympic champion shows the right way to handle clubs and control the apparatus.
Alina Kabaeva helps Malika Timurshina from Kazan prepare programs for the tournament in Baku
07.12.2024. Thanks to the help of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, the gymnast managed to make the "helicopter" cleaner and spin it three times.
Alina Kabaeva works with Yana Zaikina on a clean performance of her routine
07.12.2024. A gymnast from Volgograd performs a ribbon routine, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps her make the transitions between elements neat.
Alina Kabaeva tells Liya Rodionova how to do a risk with a hoop
07.12.2024. During one of her training sessions, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed that Lia Rodionova from St. Petersburg was doing a risk wrong, while training on a mat nearby. Together with the Academy coach Evgenyia Eliseeva, she suggested a more convenient way to do the risk for the athlete.
Alina Kabaeva gives advice to Anna Vakulenko during her training with clubs
07.12.2024. While working on the clubs program, the gymnast from Volgograd gets some advice from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on element technique and where to place the emphasis.
Fragment of Kazan’s Malika Timurshina's training with Alina Kabaeva
07.12.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the Academy's coaches about how the gymnast from Kazan gets two training sessions a day and what progress she is making.
Alina Kabaeva helps Polina Semenova practice her clubs routine
07.12.2024. During the Ryazan gymnast's clubs training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva pays attention to her performance and helps her fix any mistakes.
Alina Kabaeva suggests new music for the program of Veronika Solomatina
05.12.2024. Alina Kabaeva noticed during a workout that the music is not suitable for Veronika Solomatina from St. Petersburg The Olympic champion suggested trying a more lively melody. And Veronika managed to feel this music and set the accents properly.
Alina Kabaeva is helping Karolina Tarasova from Donetsk to practice a new ribbon element
05.12.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed herself a convenient way of performing the new ribbon element to the athlete.
Alina Kabaeva gives recommendations on ball program improvements to Karolina Tarasova
05.12.2024. Alina Kabaeva advised Karolina Tarasova from Donetsk to make a pirouette to ring in the ball exercise at a workout in the Academy and also showed how to make the ending more spectacular. The gymnast managed to cope with this task.