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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
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva sets up the Academy group gymnasts for the final performance with clubs
25.08.2025. More words of encouragement form the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament in our video.
Advice from the Olympic champion before Ksenia Savinova's performance with ribbon
25.08.2025. Before performing with ribbon at the international Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament, the gymnast made mistakes in the elements. However, the advice of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped her correct them and perform the exercise cleanly on the competition floor.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina concentrate before the ribbon final
24.08.2025. Take a look at how Olympic champion helped the gymnast concentrate before the ribbon final at the international Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament. The result is a silver medal!
Alina Kabaeva always notices important details of the gymnasts' appearance on the floor
24.08.2025. After Karolina Tarasova's performance with clubs at the international Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament, she advised that the gymnast to maintain the pace and mood throughout the entire routine.
How did Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggest improving Mariia Borisova's hoop exercise?
24.08.2025. After the athlete performed on the floor with a hoop at the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, Alina Kabaeva suggested how to make the gymnast's exercise better.
An autograph from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva is a special joy!
23.08.2025. At the tournament in Moscow, Alina Kabaeva left memorable signatures on the ribbons of young gymnasts.
Alina Kabaeva and Evgenia Eliseeva help Yana Zaikina practice the risks
23.08.2025. This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and her coach Evgeniya Eliseeva got ready Yana Zaikina from Volgograd before her performance with the ball and helped her practice the risks.
Alina Kabaeva helps Mariia Borisova to cope with anxiety
23.08.2025. Take a look at how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the athlete get ready for the performance and supported her afterwards.
What words inspire gymnasts to perform at their best?
23.08.2025. Showing what Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told the group exercise gymnasts of the Academy before their gold-winning performance with five hoops!
Alina Kabaeva and Mikhail Pervykh help Karolina Tarasova before the performance
22.08.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russian national team choreographer Mikhail Pervykh helped Karolina Tarasova to prepare for her hoop exercise at the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus international tournament.
Alina Kabaeva sets Ksenia Savinova up before the performance
22.08.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgenia Eliseeva set Ksenia Savinova up for the winning performance with the hoop.
Alina Kabaeva supports Karolina Tarasova after a hoop exercise
22.08.2025. After Karolina Tarasova's performance with the hoop, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva found the right words to support the gymnast and also helped her practice the risk.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva at the international Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament
22.08.2025. We’re sharing exclusive and touching behind-the-scenes footage from the international Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament with the participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
The fourth episode of the "Alina. Novogorsk" series
How do gymnasts of the Russian national team recover after workouts? We will visit the pool and the sauna at the base in Novogorsk together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
The third episode of the "Alina. Novogorsk" series
In the video dedicated to the most important qualities of successful athletes — hard work and determination — Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva will give a tour of the locker room in the training hall and tell how the highest results were achieved.