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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.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone for their birthday wishes
"I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their attention and sincere birthday wishes."
12 May
Victory Day greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on Victory Day.
09 May
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva sends Easter greetings
Congratulations from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on Easter holiday.
12 April
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates the champion and prizewinners in the all-around at the World Cup stage in Tashkent
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated the champion and prizewinners in the all-around at the World Cup stage in Tashkent.
11 April
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the Academy judges for their assistance in preparing the gymnasts for the competition
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked the Academy judges for their assistance in preparing the gymnasts for the competition.
28 March
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy team on the successful performance of junior individual gymnasts at the Russian Junior Championship
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy team on the successful performance of junior individual gymnasts at the Russian Junior Championship.
28 March
A letter of gratitude from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva following the Academy team's victory at the Russian Championships
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone who helped the Academy group exercises prepare for the Russian Championships.
01 March
Merry Christmas greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva wishes Merry Christmas.
07 January
Happy New Year greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion, President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
31 December 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to everyone who participated in organizing the tournament in Beijing
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association for Sport Support Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone who participated in organizing the tournament in Beijing.
16 November 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the gymnasts, coaches, and judges after the competition in Beijing
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, President of the Sky Grace International Association, thanked all the gymnasts, coaches, and judges after the competition in Beijing.
16 November 2025
Congratulations on a successful performance at the AEON Cup Club Championship from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, President of the Sky Grace International Association, congratulates the gymnasts on a successful performance at the AEON Cup Club Championship
13 October 2025
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the organizers, judges, and participants of the III CIS Games
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked organizers, judges, and participants of the III CIS Games.
08 October 2025
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 2025
"You're euphoric because of the new music"
21.05.2026. During her ball practice, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg made two mistakes. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained that she needs to move on and test every element.
During training with the Olympic champion and the Academy coaches, Eva Kononova demonstrated a true champion spirit
21.05.2026. Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region doesn't leave the floor until she's completed her plan and is satisfied with her results.
"Make a wish, everyone!"
21.05.2026. A live moment from a training session at the Academy with participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
In honor of the recent birthday, the Academy gymnasts and their parents prepared a special gift for Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
21.05.2026. The Olympic champion shared the joy of the celebration with the athletes, treating them to cake in her turn.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggests Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region to change the sequence of elements
20.05.2026. The Olympic champion noticed during a workout at the Academy that Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region feels uncomfortable when going to a pirouette after the skills. Alina Kabaeva suggested changing the sequence of elements: now after the dance steps, Eva immediately transitions to the pirouette, followed by the skills and the jump.
An episode of how Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is working on the ball exercise with Alina Kabaeva
20.05.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva drew attention to the height of the throw, and also showed how to go to the jump through the soutenu, without allowing unnecessary stops.
The Olympic champion shows how to throw the ball and how to catch it in the back
20.05.2026. The process of Alina Kabaeva's work with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region.
"It won't work at competitions if you do not work here like this, to the end"
20.05.2026. What approach should a gymnast who wants to win take to training? And why is it important to fight to the end? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg about this at one of the training sessions.
Warm footage with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the gymnasts of the Academy
20.05.2026. Words of gratitude were expressed towards the Honored Coach of Russia, Inna Bystrova, for her help in working with the group exercise gymnasts.
"Now need to put the ribbon puzzle together"
18.05.2026. The clubs and ribbon finals brought Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region two gold medals in the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivated her for these performances.
Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva help Anna Vakulenko prepare for her performance at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest
17.05.2026. At the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd placed among the Top-10 seniors in the all-around.
The Olympic champion supports Mariia Borisova in the all-around at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest
17.05.2026. A technically perfect routine is only half the battle; the other half is managing your pre-performance jitters. This is exactly what Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova discussed with St. Petersburg’s Mariia Borisova at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.
More warm meetings of Alina Kabaeva with the gymnasts and coaches at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest
17.05.2026. The group exercise gymnasts from St. Petersburg and the President of the St. Petersburg Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, Tatiana Kolesnikova congratulated the Olympic champion on her birthday.
"Pay attention to your own feelings. That's the only way you'll win"
17.05.2026. New video from the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest features Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region and her hoop performance in the all-around competition, where she won a silver medal.