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Opinion

The 1996 Olympic silver medalist shared her expectations for the new season and who her favorite is.

Yana Batyrshina shares her expectations for the upcoming season and her favorite gymnasts' programs

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The new Academy coach spoke about the importance of working on specific muscle groups and the need for such training.

"Our goal is to make the body functional and stable." Ivan Goncharenko, the Academy specialist, talks about the new class format

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The athlete is currently at the Academy on probation and is practicing with coach Elizaveta Chernova.

Alisa Shunina from Volgograd told about the selection at the Academy

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A gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region recently joined the Academy's team.

Arina Kovshova talked about moving to the Academy and her immediate plans

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The gymnast told how the adaptation goes and what goals the athlete sets for herself.

"I'd really like to see through all the plans I've made for myself." Varvara Toporova — about moving to the Academy

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The specialist shared how Varvara is getting back into shape after the New Year holidays and thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for inviting her to the Academy.

"She wants to show results and be at her best!" Lyudmila Galchenko talks about Varvara Toporova's trainings at the Academy

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The gymnast recently visited the Academy with her coach, Natalia Belugina. 

Asel Arapova from Kyrgyzstan talks about the results of 2025

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Tatyana Ryupina, Senior Methodologist at the Talent and Success Educational Foundation, summed up the results of the first half of the school year for preschoolers from early development groups.

Tatyana Ryupina, Senior Methodologist at the Talent and Success Educational Foundation, summed up the results of the year

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The specialist also shared her plans for the coming year.

Academy coach Elizaveta Zorkina summed up the performances of the young athletes after the mAlinka tournament

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She also highlighted the tournament's most memorable routines.

How has the gymnasts' approach to their routines changed this year? Natalia Lashchinskaya tells about it

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By the way, Tatyana Sergaeva, the head coach of the Russian national team, noted her as the most stable gymnast at these competitions. Ekaterina Sazonova's coaches are Yana Kelperis and Ekaterina Sergeeva.

"My favorite year of my career!" Ekaterina Sazonova talks about the results of the season and her performance at the Russian Cup

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The athletes won two gold medals each among gymnasts born in 2012.

Miroslava Monina and Alesya Naifonova share their impressions of the performance at the tournament in Armenia and the results of the year

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Silva also named the Sky Grace gymnasts that left an impression on her.

"I am incredibly proud to always perform here!" Silva Sargsyan talks about the tournament in Armenia

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The specialist also told how the judges' work was structured, and noted the progress of the athletes.

The head judge Olga Frolova told about the most memorable programs at the Russian Cup

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Sofia recently competed at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 in China, and she received the opportunity to participate thanks to the Sky Grace International Association.


Sofia Bodzhgua from Abkhazia speaks about the tournament in Yerevan and her impressions of the trip to Beijing

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Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Karolina Pakhtusova from St. Petersburg appreciated their performances at the tournament in Yerevan, and also noted the progress during the year.

The Academy gymnasts summed up the results of the international Step to the dream tournament and the entire season

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At the celebration of Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy’s third anniversary, coach Olesya Kovaleva told about the Academy's main goals and highlights, the changes that have taken place over the years.

"I'd love to see young talents and stars grow up here and conquer the world!" Coach Olesya Kovaleva tells about the three years of the Academy's work

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Yana became a two-time junior champion in the 2010 competition. She is coached by Irina Gusarova and choreographed by Elena Egorova.

"Thanks to the Academy, my life has changed dramatically." Yana Sakovich talks about the results of the year and the Step to the dream tournament in Armenia

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Tatyana also shared her plans for the near future and noted the fierce competition among the participants.

"I'd say it was a battle of wills." Tatyana Sergaeva talks about the results of the Russian Cup

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The gymnast won the silver medal in the all-around.

"I wanted to please the audience, myself, Alina Maratovna, and the coaches." Eva Kononova talks about the performance at the Russian Cup

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At the competition in Kazan, a gymnast from St. Petersburg became the champion in the all-around.

"Thank you so much for always being there and supporting me." Mariia Borisova talks about the victory at the Russian Cup

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Nika Reznik from Irkutsk performed at the Russian Cup under the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

"We are very grateful to the Association." Olga Buyanova talks about the performance of her trainee Nika Reznik at the Cup of Russia

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The sisters have continued athletic traditions established in Yekaterinburg by the first USSR’s Honored Coach in rhythmic gymnastics, Elizaveta Oblygina.

Rozaliya Nazmutdinova-Ratmanskaya and Ilmira Nazmutdinova talk about the unique features of modern rhythmic gymnastics

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At the All-Russian Hopes of Russia competition, the gymnast from Moscow took fourth place in the all-around.

"I dream of learning to perform in a way that will make people remember me!" Maria Tarasikova on her goals and love of rhythmic gymnastics

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The Moscow gymnast previously competed at the Cup of the Strongest under a quota from the Sky Grace International Association.

Arina Paimetova shares how her experience helped her at the All-Russian Hopes of Russia competition

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The Academy student shared the secrets of working on her her artistic skills, and also thanked everyone who helped her in preparing for the start in Yekaterinburg.

Karolina Pakhtusova told how the Hopes of Russia competitions were held for her

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The gymnast from Volgograd won a bronze medal at the competition in Yekaterinburg.

Yana Zaikina spoke about her preparation for the Hopes of Russia tournament and her new ribbon routine

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This competition is the gymnast's last as a junior.

"After a long break, I was finally able to perform consistently in all events!" Sofia Lantsova on her victory at the Hopes of Russia competition

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A gymnast from Moscow became the silver medalist of the competition.

Elizaveta Geraskina and her coach, Elizaveta Chernova, summarize the results of the All-Russian Hopes of Russia tournament

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In China, Sofia won silver in the ball routine among pre-junior gymnasts.

Sisters Sofia and Yulia Bogdanova share their impressions of the competition in Beijing

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Russia’s Honored Coach of Russia noted the progress of the Academy students.

"The children have greatly improved their artistic skills." Head Judge Natalia Kukushkina shares her impressions of the Hopes of Russia competition

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Alexandra described the training process and what changes she and her coach have already made to their programs.

Alexandra Udodova and Maria Razorenova talk about their training at the Academy ahead of the competition in Beijing

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The specialist told about the gymnast's progress, her hard work, and the opportunity to compete.

"When Sky Grace awarded the quota, we were overjoyed!" Anna Shumilova talks about the performance of Ksenia Saliy at the Cup of the Strongest

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The specialist explained why this competition is important for the athletes and highlighted the strengths of the participants from different regions. 

"It's motivation for them." "For them, it's motivation." Head Judge Marina Drozd talks about the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competitions

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The gymnast's coaches are Olga Nesterova and Yulia Barsukova. In 2025, the athlete won the Russian Championship in the first category.


Karina Bogdanova shared her impressions of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition

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The athlete shared how she prepared for the competition in Ulyanovsk and which gymnasts stood out to her.

Darya Feitullaeva talks about her preparations for the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament

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The gymnast from Moscow won the silver medal at the tournament.


Evelina Tandalova shared her memories of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition

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The competition was held from 1 to 2 November in Ulyanovsk.

Malika Timurshina and Liya Rodionova share their impressions of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament

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The competition winner thanked her coaches and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for their help in preparing, as well as the other gymnasts and fans for their support.


"We prepared really hard!" Veronika Malinina talks about winning the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament

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The gymnast also shared her expectations for the international tournament in Beijing.


Agniya Krayeva talks about her performance at the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition and her lucky charms

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International tournament participant Anastasia Li from Astana assessed her competitors from Sky Grace and named her favorite athlete.



"I saw a completely different kind of gymnastics!" Young athlete Anastasia Li on her participation in the Grand Prix Alem

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The competition took place in Astana from October 23-25.


"This is a wonderful experience for the kids!" Elizaveta Chernova on the international Grand Prix Alem tournament

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The director of the Alem International Gymnastics Academy and organizer of the Grand Prix Alem tournament in Astana spoke about how the Sky Grace International Association helps develop rhythmic gymnastics worldwide.

"They're very attractive as strong competitors." Astana tournament organizer Asem Akhmetzhanova on the Sky Grace gymnasts

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She shared what made the athletes memorable.

"The Sky Grace gymnasts really stole the show!" Head Judge Gaini Bekbosynova on the Grand Prix Alem competition

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The specialist noted the high level of training of the Heavenly Grace gymnasts.

"They have amazing physical data!" Ekaterina Esikova talks about the gymnasts of Sky Grace

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In the finals of the Cup of the Strongest, Milena Shchenyatskaya became the silver medalist in the all-around and won a bronze medal in the exercise with the ball among the seniors.

"Finally, the long-awaited medal!" Milena Shchenyatskaya talks about the Cup of the Strongest

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The gymnast topped the general rating and won gold in the all-around, ball, hoop and ribbon exercises in the finals of the Cup of the Strongest. Her coach is Irina Gusarova and Elena Egorova is the choreographer.

Mariia Borisova summed up the results of the Cup of the strongest final

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Olga Vladimirovna supported her daughter in the stands during the competition in Moscow.

Mariia Borisova's mother speaks about the gymnast's support, parental emotions and progress in the Cup of the Strongest final

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The specialist noted the opportunity for gymnasts competing in Moscow under a quota from the Sky Grace International Association to prove themselves.

"This is a great chance and a great opportunity for the children." Chief judge Zlata Tulubaeva talks about the participants of the Cup of the Strongest final

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She also noted the progress of the Academy gymnasts.