Anna Kamenshchikova is a participant of the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus tournament.Gymnast revealed the secret of performing pirouettes:<blockquote>"It's natural, most likely, but it can be trained. Standing on balance, doing frequent balancing and twisting a lot, so that the vestibular apparatus is developed."</blockquote>Anna also said that she helps her train hard:<blockquote>"Hard work has always helped me in my training. And if I have a goal, I go to it. We are performing — first of all, we are fighting with ourselves. If you overcome your fears, overcome yourself, then everything will work out."</blockquote>And the athlete also said what goal she wants to achieve outside of sports:<blockquote>"Right now, at least, I want to get a driver's license."</blockquote>

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Gymnast of the national team of Belarus Anna Kamenshchikova spoke about training and goals outside of sports.

"If you overcome your fears, overcome yourself, everything will work out!" Anna Kamenshchikova talks about the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

Alexandra Udodova from Kyrgyzstan and Maria Razorenova from Tajikistan are preparing at the Academy for the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025.Alexandra described the training process and what changes she and her coach have already made to their programs:<blockquote>"I feel right at home here. I really like it here, the hall is fantastic, the conditions are fantastic. It's a pleasure to train and live here. My coach and I have just added some new, interesting elements. Well, basically, all the events have been made more difficult for me now because this tournament follows the Sky Grace International Association rules, where you can try completely different elements. The elements they've added for me now are two in the ring, the throw-over, and the rope, which are also done according to these rules. I've never done anything like this in my life. To be honest, I've never performed with a rope. And it's really interesting to try myself under these rules. Overall, I'm not particularly anxious. Just a sense of anticipation. First of all, thank you to the Sky Grace International Association, which organizes competitions at this level and invites gymnasts from all over the world. Thanks to my parents and thanks to my coach, who always supports me."</blockquote>Maria also shared her impressions of the classes and details of her preparation at the AcademyЖ<blockquote>"This is my first time at the Academy. The working conditions here are simply excellent, the venues are comfortable. This is my first tournament of this scale, so I'm a little nervous. But my coach and I are trying to cope with it. Work calmly and not forget to rest, too. They made my program a little more challenging, mostly the risks. Thanks to Alina Maratovna for inviting me to train, first and foremost, in a hall like this and to compete at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 in Beijing. And thanks to my coach for the preparation and my parents for their support."</blockquote>The Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 will be held in Beijing from November 12 to 14.

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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

Aleksandra Udodova from Kyrgyzstan with coach Alesya Logunova and Maria Razorenova from Tajikistan with coach Yana Kruglova came to the Academy.&nbsp;They will be preparing for the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 international tournament, which will be held in China from November 12 to 14.&nbsp;The athletes will take part in these competitions for the first time.

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Together with coaches, they will prepare for the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 international tournament.


Gymnasts Aleksandra Udodova and Maria Razorenova arrived at the Academy

Coach Anna Shumilova spoke about the success of her student Ksenia Saliy from Moscow, who, thanks to the Sky Grace International Association, had the opportunity to compete at the Cup of the Strongest:<blockquote>"For us, first of all, it's a fantastic success because Ksyusha got in through a quota from the Sky Grace International Association. That is, she wasn't initially selected at the Cup of the Strongest.&nbsp; But when the Sky Grace International Association granted her the quota, we were thrilled and prepared with the mindset that this was a great opportunity, and we needed to take full advantage of it. And the results showed that we did indeed take advantage of it. She made it into the top ten who will now compete in China. And this, of course, is a huge joy, the result of our hard work. Ksyusha is a very hard-working gymnast, you know, a truly dedicated one."</blockquote>The gymnast received the opportunity to compete in the Cup of the Strongest. She advanced to the finals, where she placed 10th, and will now go to the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 in China.

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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

Marina Drozd, the head judge of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition, explained why this competition is important for the athletes and highlighted the strengths of the participants from different regions:<blockquote>"We're delighted that Ulyanovsk is hosting this competition in a beautiful, modern facility. A very large number of athletes came here; they went through a rigorous selection process. For the girls, this is one of their first big competitions. For them, especially the young ones, it's a great honor to be able to compete in the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition. It's like the first step toward their future. So, it's a definite motivation for them. It was a very vibrant and colorful competition. Despite their young age, we've known many of these gymnasts for years. And each semester, they've been improving their artistic skills significantly. The changes are clearly visible. It's interesting to watch their new routines. Overall, the gymnasts, performing according to these rules, are starting to feel much more confident and professional, improving in every aspect: the technical complexity of their apparatuses, the technical complexity of their body movements, even though they're still so young. We have a very good young generation".</blockquote>Marina Borisovna also praised the progress of Veronika Malinina, a student at the Academy from St. Petersburg:<blockquote>"Veronika has really improved her body difficulties. She has some pretty challenging new turns for us. She performed them brilliantly at this competition. She performed four events consistently, very well, and won this competition by a wide margin."</blockquote>Veronika won the all-around title at the Young Gymnasts tournament. Her coaches were Irina and Alina Gusarova, and her choreographer was Ekaterina Belova.&nbsp;

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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

Karina Bogdanova from the Saratov Region took fourth place at the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk. She will compete at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025.The gymnast shared her impressions of the competition and explained which combination elements she performs.How important is this start for a young gymnast?<blockquote>"I need this start to overcome myself, my fear, and learn something new."</blockquote>How did the coach set you up for this start?<blockquote>"So that I could be calm, with a cool head and a warm heart. To do everything well, like a metronome."</blockquote>What combination elements do you have?<blockquote>"Italian fouette and post-passé to the table. And also the planchet balance to go into the ring."</blockquote>The gymnast's coaches are Olga Nesterova and Yulia Barsukova. In 2025, the athlete won the Russian Championship in the first category.

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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

Дарья Фейтуллаева из Ярославской области стала бронзовым призером всероссийского турнира «Юные гимнастки».Спортсменка рассказала, как готовилась к старту в Ульяновске и какие гимнастки ей запомнились.How have your life and exercise routines changed over the past year?<blockquote>"This year, I moved from Yaroslavl to Moscow. We changed the band exercises and made everything more challenging."</blockquote>How did your coaches motivate you?<blockquote>"They believed in me. If I did something wrong, they told me to focus, not to worry, not to shake, and to smile."</blockquote>Tell us about the tournament and the gymnasts that stood out to you.<blockquote>"The competition was very strong. I watched the girls' performances. Some things worked, some didn't, but they were still great. I liked Veronika Malinina's side turn. She spins it really well."</blockquote>Тренеры спортсменки — Наталья Глемба и Екатерина Сергеева.

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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

Evelina Tandalova from Moscow won the silver medal at the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament.The gymnast shared her memories of the competition in Ulyanovsk and what words her coach says help her focus before taking to the floor.Tell me about the atmosphere at the tournament.<blockquote>"The atmosphere was really cool. The girls were cheering me on, screaming. It was really nice and lifted my spirits."</blockquote>Who stood out among the other competitors?<blockquote>"I liked Veronika Malinina; she's become more artistic. Agniya Kraeva performed well, especially with the hoop. Wow! Vasilisa Botkina also stood out for her entrance, as she always had a different approach. Karina Bogdanova also stood out for her clean and high-quality execution of her elements."</blockquote>How did your coach motivate you?<blockquote>"My coach told me to be bold to perform the exercise as if it were the best run-through in training."</blockquote>The athlete prepared for the competition in Ulyanovsk under the guidance of Irina Koshevaya and Olga Petrova.

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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

Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg, the winner of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament, spoke about her impressions of the competition:<blockquote>"We prepared very hard, I did run-throughs. My coaches helped me, Alina Maratovna too, I showed her my routines. I'm very grateful for her help. I think the competition is very high because the strongest girls here are the strongest girls from all regions of the country. They told me to do everything calmly, one by one, just as I'd trained, that I had it all down. I also told myself that I could do it all, that I had it all down, that I could do it."</blockquote>The gymnast thanked her coaches and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for their help in preparing, as well as the other gymnasts and fans for their support:<blockquote>"The support, when people tell each other that you'll succeed, that you're doing great, it's really nice and helps. The audience was really supportive, everyone clapped, it's really nice because everyone is so supportive. Thank you so much to Alina Maratovna, my coaches, Irina Gusarova, Alina Gusarova and the choreographers. Thank you so much to the judges for judging."</blockquote>Veronika's coaches are Alina and Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.

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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

The Academy students, who took part in the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk, shared their impressions of the competition and thanked the Sky Grace International Association for the opportunity to perform.Malika Timurshina from Kazan spoke about the preparation and mood before the start, as well as about her image:<blockquote>"This tournament is really cool. I really wanted to come here; I thought I wouldn't. Thank you so much to Alina Maratovna for giving me this opportunity. I felt like Alina Maratovna really believed in me and gave me a chance to compete. Thank you so much!&nbsp; I came up with the makeup myself to match this rainbow-colored leotard that I have. I came up with it myself, told the makeup artist, and she said, "Let's try it." The hairstyle was meant to match my Indian hoop and the Eastern ball, but it turned out to be suitable for all of the routines. Alina Maratovna used to say, 'Never give up, don't relax in the middle, always stay on your toes, even if you've lost, pull yourself together, finish it, do it with energy, and shine.' Thank you so much to the entire coaching staff and the entire Academy for the opportunities they provide us with these trips. It's a huge honor for me!"</blockquote>Liya Rodionova from St. Petersburg shared which mascots help her and what it was like for her to meet gymnasts and coaches from her hometown:<blockquote>"Before a performance, if Elina Khabirova is around, I always give the mascots to her. She helps me hold them. I was so happy to see them, the girls I hadn't seen in a long time, and my favorite coach, with whom I've trained since childhood. Thank you so much to Olga Minigalina, Evgeniya Eliseeva, all the choreographers and coaches who were with me, Alina Maratovna, and the entire Academy administration for this opportunity."</blockquote>The competition was held from 1 to 2 November in Ulyanovsk.

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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

Our country celebrates National Unity Day on November 4th.The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Sky Grace International Association extend good wishes to all Russians on this important holiday, which symbolizes our unity.Unity is the strength that helps us overcome difficulties, achieve goals, and maintain harmony in society. Great victories are born from mutual support and trust.Let this day remind us how important it is to be together, to value history, traditions, and the people around us. We wish prosperity and confidence in the future to every home!

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The holiday in our country is celebrated on November 4.