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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.

Good wishes on Russia Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and International Sky Grace Association President Alina Kabaeva congratulates on Russia Day.
12 June
Good wishes on Children’s Day from the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Good wishes on Children’s Day from the Olympic champion and the President of the International Sky Grace Association Alina Kabaeva.
01 June
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian national team on the successful performance at the European Championships
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian national team on the successful performance at the European Championships.
31 May
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
"You can't rest on the floor"
19.06.2026. Take a look at another clip from Alina Kabaeva's work with Tyumen region’s Eva Kononova. The Olympic champion emphasized that the rotational movements under the throw must be fast and that taking it easy on the floor is not an option.
Analysis of the hoop exercise by Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region together with the Olympic champion
18.06.2026. In the first part, the gymnast is working with Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva on artistic accents and exits after the jeté en tournant and the Raffaeli turn.
"Leg and body, everything connects like a candle"
17.06.2026. Continuing the lesson, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Olga Minigalina and Evgeniya Eliseeva drew the attention of Tyumen Region’s Eva Kononova to the technique of the planchet, fouetté, and twist.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained in detail the secret to performing a fouetté right to Eva Kononova
16.06.2026. Together with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, Alina Kabaeva analyzed the mistakes of the gymnast from the Tyumen Region and demonstrated the fouetté technique.
"You always have to train with these emotions so they don't hinder you later"
15.06.2026. Yana Zaikina from Volgograd's training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva continued with a discussion of one of the most important topics: artistic gymnastics.
In a class with Olympic champion and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, Yana Zaikina practiced her ribbon skills before the European Championship
14.06.2026. Alina Kabaeva also reminded the gymnast from Volgograd of the importance of fully immersing herself in the rhythmic routine during training so that she can focus more on the elements and risks during her performance.
"All in one movement, like a somersault"
13.06.2026. A fragment of work by Tyumen Region’s Eva Kononova on a ball exercise. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva focused on the dynamics of the throw during the flip and cartwheel and asked Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg to demonstrate the necessary speed and technique.
"This movement gives you momentum!"
12.06.2026. In one part of her hoop routine, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region ran out of time to complete the transition. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva quickly identified the cause, it was a delay in the previous element that prevented her from maintaining the desired tempo. Together with fellow gymnast and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva, she analyzed the issue and helped her perform part of the routine more dynamically.
"You have to be able to find a way out of any situation!"
This is how the Olympic champion motivated the Russian team in group exercises ahead of the European Championship.
Alina Kabaeva tells Mariia Borisova how to make landing after a jump smoother and easier
09.06.2026. During a control training session before the European Championship, Academy judge Zlata Tulubaeva noticed Mariia Borisova's abrupt landing after her vault in the clubs routine.
Alina Kabaeva advises Mariia Borisova performing the risk 10 out of 10 cleanly to build confidence
08.06.2026. The Olympic champion also discussed the technical details of the skill, which is achieved after risk.
Alina Kabaeva showes Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region the right cartwheel technique
07.06.2026. Olympic champion reminded her that hard work in training always brings results.
Alina Kabaeva suggests Eva Kononova exercises at the wall wall for planché performance
06.06.2026. During a class, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region stretching exercises that will help her maintain her form during rotations.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg with combination of risk and skill
05.06.2026. Academy coach Alina Gusarova and choreographer Irina Zenovka also participated in the class.
A master class from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
04.06.2026. During a training session at the Academy, Alina Kabaeva helped the Russian national team gymnasts practice the five-ball portion of their routine and demonstrated the right body position for a fouette. The girls prepared for the European Championship.