On April 8, the Alina festival, organized by the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation, started in Sochi.&nbsp;Athletes from 25 Russian cities, as well as from Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan and Cuba took part in the performances.&nbsp;Such a large-scale event wouldn’t be complete without performances by famous artists like Oleg Gazmanov, Pelageya, Sogdiana, Dmitry Koldun, and the Vainakh and Beryozka ensembles performed on the same floor with young athletes.Tickets to watch the Alina festival performances are traditionally free and are primarily distributed among children from orphanages and children with disabilities.&nbsp;All this is in the Channel Five news segment as part of the Izvestia. Main news.

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The Alina Festival

Channel Five news segment as part of the Izvestia program. Main news about the Alina-2023 festival.

Alina-2023 festival. Channel Five's news segment

Natalia Belugina, the Alina Festival choreographer, has choreographed programs for many girls from Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for this season, in particular Eva Kononova. After the Russian Championship, the specialist shared her impressions of Eva's performance:<blockquote>"I really liked it, especially the hoop routine. She has a Sherlock Holmes routine there, and she captured the image perfectly. New rules. Maybe more emotion is needed now, and Eva nailed it. I'm really happy she won the hoop."</blockquote>She also talked about the work on the production and the choice of musical composition for the program:<blockquote>"It's probably just that we already know what Eva can do, how she moves, what emotions she has. So, we listen to a lot of music and are like, 'Oh! This fits.' And it turned out that this music suited her very well."</blockquote>And she noted the positive character traits of Eva Kononova:<blockquote>"Eva works really hard. Even if, say, a coach watches another gymnast because she's performing to the music, Eva will do a lot, a lot, a lot herself. She doesn't need to be forced. And that's a really cool thing about an athlete. It's probably the best thing there is."</blockquote>

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Opinion

Alina Festival choreographer Natalia Belugina described the creation of Eva Kononova's golden hoop routine from the Tyumen Region. 



Natalia Belugina talks about working with Eva Kononova before the Russian Championship

Elizaveta Chernova is the coach of the new Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region. She spoke about the help of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva during the preparation for the Russian Championship and congratulated the team of specialists on their victory:<blockquote>"Our preparation was tough. We were in the gym from morning until night, probably like every athlete. We were preparing. Alina Maratovna was always in touch. We had more than just one coach behind us, but a huge, huge team. So, congratulations to everyone."</blockquote>She also shared her emotions from the final day of the tournament:<blockquote>"The atmosphere was so captivating, I still can't quite believe it. The emotions were diverse, but now, I think, they're emotions of joy and happiness. And we really did a great job with the first three events, very well. And now it's all behind us; we're taking what happened as an experience and moving forward."</blockquote>The Academy specialist also spoke about the character traits of Arina Kovshova that helped her win:<blockquote>"She did a great job, because this is her first appearance after a long break. And she fought so hard, not just to perform, but to actually fight and win... She's a very strong-willed girl."</blockquote>

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Elizaveta Chernova, coach of new Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, spoke about her preparations for the main national competition.

"She's a very strong-willed girl." Elizaveta Chernova speaks about Arina Kovshova's preparation for the Russian Championship

Sofia Ilteryakova won silver in the all-around at the Russian Championship. The gymnast shared her emotions after the award ceremony and talked about the goals she set for herself:<blockquote>"Actually, I'm very happy. There was no specific task to get on the podium. The task was to perform well in the all-around competition, to complete it cleanly, without any losses, and beautifully."</blockquote>She also answered how she assesses her performances on the final day of the competition:<blockquote>"There was a loss in the ball exercise, but I am satisfied with today."</blockquote>The gymnast also talked about preparing for her first Russian Championship:<blockquote>"We trained at the base in Novogorsk. We had assessment training sessions. The judges arrived. They told us what was not valid for us. And we tried to correct these mistakes so that they would not be repeated at competitions."</blockquote>

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The gymnast became the silver medalist of the all-around at the main national championship.

Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow speaks about the preparations for the Russian Championship

Eva Kononova is the all-around bronze medalist of the Russian Championship. After the award ceremony, the gymnast shared her impressions of the tournament:<blockquote>"The emotions are just incredible. Because even now I'm standing here with a medal, with a cup, but I can't believe that I have just stood on the podium and took the third place."</blockquote>She also appreciated her performances:<blockquote>"Unfortunately, the ball did not work out with me today, but we'll keep working. Because after my loss, I still pulled myself together, which means I'm a fighter."</blockquote>The gymnast thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy team for their help in preparation:<blockquote>"I would like to thank everyone who helped me. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Alina Maratovna and all the coaches: Evgenia Mikhailovna, Olga Dmitrievna, and my choreographer Lyudmila Duganova. I want to thank the entire Academy because they sat with me every day until almost nightfall."</blockquote>Eva also won gold in the hoop and silver in the ribbon final. Her coaches are Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and her choreographer is Lyudmila Duganova.

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Eva Kononova became the bronze medalist at the Russian All-around Championships.

Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region shares her impressions of the Russian Championship

Russian champion Arina Kovshova spoke about the path to victory in the all-around at the tournament in Moscow and thanked the team of specialists who helped her achieve such a result:<blockquote>"It was a bit difficult to get ready for one type per day, of course, but I managed just fine. We are improving our programs and working. Coach Elizaveta Markovna — what is she like? She is very kind and understanding, and I really enjoy training with her. What advice have I received? Do everything boldly, confidently, without fear or fuss. Alina Maratovna said that there are no small things, and that you have to be attentive in everything. Many thanks to Elizaveta Markovna, Alina Maratovna, Evgenia Olegovna, and all the choreographers. Thank you very much for preparations!"</blockquote>The gymnast shared how she works out difficult risks:<blockquote>"Many thanks to Elizaveta Markovna, Alina Maratovna, Evgenia Olegovna, and all the choreographers. Evgenia Olegovna motivated me to do these things, and I am grateful to her for that. I always try to understand and do what she says."</blockquote>In January of this year, Arina moved to the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. She is currently training under the guidance of Elizaveta Chernova, and her choreographer is Elena Egorova. Olympic champions Alina Kabaeva and Evgenia Kanaeva also work with the athlete. Previously, Arina practiced with Tatiana Amelchenko.

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The athlete also thanked the team of specialists that helped her achieve this result.

Russian champion Arina Kovshova speaks about the path to victory in the all-around at the tournament in Moscow

<div data-component="video" data-props="{&quot;materialId&quot;:8230,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Первый сюжет&quot;,&quot;externalCdnLink&quot;:null,&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;subDir&quot;:&quot;83e/c1f&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;83ec1fac16070775a6352e.mp4&quot;}}"></div>More about the individual all-around at the Russian Championship in Channel One's news segment.

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Competitions

Channel One's news segment about the individual all-around at the Russian Championship

The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Sky Grace International Association wish you a happy March 8!International Women's Day is a celebration of spring, attention, and sincere words of gratitude. It reminds us how much warmth, strength, and inspiration women bring to the world every day.May there be more joyful moments, soul comfort, and reasons to be proud in your life. We wish you love, harmony, and confidence in the future.&nbsp;Happy holiday!

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Academy Life

The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Sky Grace International Association congratulation on the holiday.

Happy 8th of March!

At the Russian Championships, Lidiya Ivanova, the two-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics team competitions, the two-time world champion, and the Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, shared her impressions of the performances and told what the secret of champions is:<blockquote>"In hellish toil. Even when I watch all the programs today, I think, my goodness, what lovely girls, how beautiful they are. Some stand out with even greater skills. We currently have Mariia Borisova. She's a real gem, but she's so nervous. This is a normal phenomenon. You know, when they call your name and you step out onto that big stage and have to show everything you've learned. Believe me, it's not just one person whose knees are shaking; everyone is nervous. But the athlete who manages also to overcome these internal struggles and demonstrate in full everything she is able to do at that moment is bound to succeed. Rhythmic gymnastics has taken the whole country — that's great. I am in favor of girls listening to music, knowing how to dance, and using their imagination. And skill is honed in sports halls endlessly, monotonously."</blockquote>She explained why the continuity of generations is important in gymnastics:<blockquote>"It's so important when they see such a master of their sport nearby. She'll show you the movement, so try to do it like she does. When you talk about charisma, charisma is probably different in that it is not the same for everyone; everyone has their own. But the movement, a certain playfulness, the position of the hand, foot, nose... I think they have a magical situation. This is important, and it's wonderful; it's a huge help."</blockquote>

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The two-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics team competitions, the two-time world champion, and the Honored Master of Sports of the USSR told what the secret of champions is.

"Rhythmic gymnastics has taken the whole country!" Lidiya Ivanova talks about her impressions of the Russian Championship

<div data-component="video" data-props="{&quot;materialId&quot;:8215,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ВМЗ_ХУД_ГИМНАСТИКА ЗОЛОТНИЦКИЙ ИЗ ЭФИРА 8 30&quot;,&quot;externalCdnLink&quot;:null,&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;subDir&quot;:&quot;9c1/109&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;9c1109c1a286c1be914f5a.mp4&quot;}}"></div>The REN TV channel story features the victory of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region in the all-around and other results of the Russian Championships.

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The victory of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region in the all-around and other results of the Russian Championships. REN TV reports

The all-around competition has concluded at the Russian Championship.Academy gymnast Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region won the national championship. Second place went to Sofia Ilteriakova from Moscow. Third place went to another Academy athlete, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region.<h1>Results</h1><h4>All-around</h4><ol><li>Arina Kovshova — 115.200</li><li>Sofia Ilteryakova — 115.150</li><li>Eva Kononova — 114.300</li><li>Mariia Borisova — 114.050</li><li>Ulyana Janus — 112.450</li><li>Anastasia Vlasenko — 110.750</li><li>Milena Shchenyatskaya — 106.100</li><li>Alexandra Borisova — 106.050</li><li>Ekaterina Sazonova — 105.950</li><li>Maria Dmitrieva — 105.600</li><li>Vladislava Nikolaenko — 105.600</li><li>Alisa Medvedeva — 105.200</li><li>Viktoria Bespalova — 104.100</li><li>Vladislava Sharonova — 103.650</li><li>Milena Bukina — 103.350</li><li>Nicole Rimarachin Diaz — 101.850</li><li>Karina Kireeva — 101.600</li><li>Arina Tkachuk — 99.250</li></ol>