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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, has extended her Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to her Chinese friends and partners
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President, Alina Kabaeva, has extended her Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to her Chinese friends and partners.
25 September
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on her appointment as Head coach of the Russian National group rhythmic gymnastics team
Olympic champion and Sky Grace International Association President, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on her appointment as Head coach of the Russian National group rhythmic gymnastics team
16 September
Congratulations from Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva on Knowledge Day
Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated children, parents, teachers, and coaches on September 1.
01 September
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addressed the organizers of the World Championships in Germany
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva addressed the organizers of the World Championships in Germany.
16 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the staff of the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for their contribution to the gymnasts' success at the World Championships
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association, Alina Kabaeva, thanked the staff of the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for their contribution to the gymnasts' success at the World Championships.
16 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Russian gymnasts on completing the individual all-around at the World Championships in Frankfurt am Main
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Russian gymnasts on completing the individual all-around at the World Championships in Frankfurt am Main.
14 August
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Sport Express on its 35th anniversary
Olympic champion, President of the Sky Grace International Association and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Media Group and Sport Express, Alina Kabaeva, congratulated Sport Express on its 35th anniversary.
14 August
Good wishes on the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva extends warm wishes you on Family, Love, and Loyalty Day.
08 July
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
Alina Kabaeva advises Ksenia Savinova on how to generate the necessary amplitude for the Raffaelli pivot
02.10.2026. During a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on how to generate the necessary amplitude for the Raffaelli pivot. She also reminded her why it is important to execute a risk with a hoop with greater boldness and sharpness.
"Just catch it and go straight into a rotation!"
02.10.2026. The Olympic champion, together with coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, the Sirius Federal Territory team Head coach, worked with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on executing a high-risk move with the clubs.
Keepsakes for Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
02.10.2026. Souvenir plates were presented to Alina Kabaeva from the Oksana Chusovitina School in Tashkent and the Karting Sports School in Kursk.
Alina Kabaeva suggests adding variety to Gatchina’s Ksenia Savina’s clubs routine finale
01.10.2026. During a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested adding variety to Gatchina’s Ksenia Savina’s routine finale with a clubs catch in one hand.
The Olympic champion refines the details of Evelina Tandalova’s new ribbon exercise
01.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva suggested that the gymnast create a smoother transition into the fouetté by adding a rotational movement.
"We want her to become a virtuoso within two years!"
01.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva watched the new routine performed by Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region and, together with Olga Minigalina, the Sirius Federal Territory team Head coach, suggested increasing the complexity of the ribbon-handling sequence.
Alina Kabaeva explains to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd how to precisely execute a ball bounce with the catch without assistance by hands
01.10.2026. The key points are strong legs, exact positioning under the ball, and avoiding any unnecessary pause. The Olympic champion also noted that the ball rolls need to be performed faster.
"Kill the speed and do it calmly!"
01.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva continued breaking down the ball work with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and showed how to structure the combination more accurately after a helicopter, control the force of the bounce, and keep up with the music.
Alina Kabaeva creates a nice move to walkover after rebounding for Yana Zaikina from Volgograd
01.10.2026. The Olympic champion paid attention to work of the wrist, the position of the body and the transition from one element to another.
We continue featuring the ball combination practicing by the Olympic champion together with Ksenia Savinova
01.10.2026. Ksyusha is a Russian Junior Championship winner and a European Championships silver medalist. The gymnast is a member of the main national team roster, lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. She is coached by Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina. Elena Egorova is the choreographer for Ksyusha.
Alina Kabaeva creates a new ball combination for Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and breaks it down
01.10.2026. Rolls down the legs, a turn, and a throw. The Olympic champion showed how to connect the elements in between and move faster from one movement to the next.
"I see what you can do next!"
30.09.2026. During a training session at the Academy, Alina Kabaeva analyzed a risk with a catch with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and identified a way to increase the element's difficulty.
"It’s also important for the technique to feel comfortable"
30.09.2026. Here is some more work on the fouetté. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coach Evgeniya Eliseeva, and Olga Minigalina, the Head coach of the Sirius Federal Territory team, suggested the gymnast try out different hoop techniques to find one that doesn't hinder the rotation but, on the contrary, helps maintain speed and control for longer.
Alina Kabaeva worked in detail with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on the technique for performing fouettés during a training session at the Academy
30.09.2026. The Olympic champion focused on leg and arm movements, body positioning, and, most importantly, how to maintain rotational speed.
During a rehearsal of Evelina Tandalova’s clubs routine, Alina Kabaeva suggested trying different music
30.09.2026. During a rehearsal of Tyumen Region’s Evelina Tandalova’s clubs routine, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested trying different music and encouraged the gymnast not to hold back, but to feel the rhythm and dance.