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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.

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
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
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
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
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
Continuation of the joint training of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Academy coach Olga Minigalina and Yana Zaikina
04.12.2025. Video from the preparation for the All-Russian Hopes of Russia competition, which took place in Yekaterinburg. There, Yana Zaikina won bronze.
A continuation of the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's conversation with Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd
04.12.2025. Why is it important to concentrate on each element during a routine? And what will be the outcome if you don't? The Olympic champion discussed this with gymnast and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva.
The Olympic champion draws Anna Vakulenko's attention to the importance of completing the entire program
04.12.2025. While working on the clubs routine in preparation for the Russian Cup the Olympic champion pointed out to the gymnast from Volgograd and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva that during a routine, a gymnast must give 100%.
Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Olga Minigalina works with Yana Zaikina on details in performance
04.12.2025. Artistics are an important component of a gymnast's routine. They must use it to stay in character throughout the entire routine.
Autographs and commemorative photos with the Olympic champion at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025
04.12.2025. Before the celebratory banquet, children presented Alina Kabaeva with lovely handmade gifts. That is how young fans left the Shougang Sports Complex with happy memories of meeting their idol!
The best moments of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 with the participation of the Olympic champion
04.12.2025. Moments that will remind you of the warm atmosphere of the competition in Beijing.
Alina Kabaeva and Olga Minigalina working with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region on the clubs routine
01.12.2025. See how the gymnast's technique has changed after the Olympic champion's advice.
Alina Kabaeva and coach Olga Minigalina remind Eva Kononova of the importance of performing all elements through long lines
01.12.2025. They explained in detail to the athlete from the Tyumen region how to control this throughout the program.
Advice from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Olga Minigalina for Eva Kononova
01.12.2025. What should a gymnast pay attention to during a routine to ensure a clean routine? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and her coach, Olga Minigalina, reminded the athlete from the Tyumen region of this while working on her clubs routine.
A joint training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, and her coach Irina Gusarova
01.12.2025. We're demonstrating how to practice harmonious transitions between the boomerang and the risk.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Mariia Borisova reveal her skill level
01.12.2025. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested to Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and her coach Irina Gusarova that they complicate the risk entry into the ribbon exercise.
The Olympic champion, together with coaches, helps Eva Kononova practice her risk approach
01.12.2025. How to throw the clubs correctly, so that it looks harmonious? The Olympic champion brought this to the attention of the gymnast from the Tyumen Region.
Alina Kabaeva finds the right words for Academy students before their performances at the Hopes of Russia tournament
01.12.2025. The Olympic champion motivates and supports Liza Geraskina from Moscow, Elina Khabirova from Kazan, and Karolina Pakhtusova from St. Petersburg.
The Olympic champion discusses with Mariia Borisova and her coach Irina Gusarova the exercise with ribbon to music from Bolero
30.11.2025. Alina Kabaeva advised Masha to rewatch Maya Plisetskaya's performance to Bolero for inspiration.
Alina Kabaeva and the coaches work with Elina Khabirova on the exercise with clubs
30.11.2025. They prompted the gymnast how to improve the technique of executing a fouetté and what accents could be added.