Ksenia Kolyadina from Moscow, a student of Olympic champion Yulia Barsukova, performs at the first stage of the Cup of the Strongest under the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.The athlete is a 2025 Russian Champion in ribbon exercise, prize winner of the 2023 Cup of the Strongest final, International Level Master of Sports.Ksenia shared what she wants to show at the competition:<blockquote>"I love rhythmic gymnastics for its beauty and aesthetics. At this competition, I want to show off everything I've worked on since the Russian Championships. I have new, challenging risks in my hoop and clubs routines. I hope everything goes well and I can give the audience a thrilling experience."</blockquote>

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A student of Olympic champion Yulia Barsukova performs at the first stage of the Cup of the Strongest under the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

Ksenia Kolyadina shares her goals for the first stage of the Cup of the Strongest

Academy seniors Arina Kovshova, Eva Kononova, Mariia Borisova, Alexandra Borisova, and Anna Vakulenko; juniors Ksenia Savinova, Yana Zaikina, Elizaveta Geraskina, Alesya Naifonova, and Miroslava Monina; and junior group skaters Anna Gryaznova, Vladislava Gaivoronskaya, Alisa Kirpicheva, Alexandra Ponomareva, Elizaveta Malashenko, and Kira Pryn' — are leaving for Moscow.The second stage of the Cup of the Strongest will be held in the capital from May 14 to May 16.

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The second stage of the Cup of the Strongest will be held in the capital from May 14 to May 16.

The Academy gymnasts went to Moscow for the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

Academy gymnasts will take part in the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.The following gymnasts will be participating:&nbsp;<ul><li>Seniors – Arina Kovshova, Eva Kononova, Mariia Borisova, Alexandra Borisova, and Anna Vakulenko;</li><li>Juniors – Ksenia Savinova, Yana Zaikina, Miroslava Monina, Alesya Naifonova, and Elizaveta Geraskina;</li><li>Junior group gymnasts – Anna Gryaznova, Vladislava Gaivoronskaya, Alisa Kirpicheva, Alexandra Ponomareva, Elizaveta Malashenko, and Kira Pryn.</li></ul>The second stage will be held from May 14th to 16th in Moscow.

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The second stage will be held from May 14th to 16th in Moscow.


Academy gymnasts will take part in the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

&nbsp;Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva celebrates her birthday on May 12.Alina Kabaeva is a 2004 Athens Olympic champion and a bronze medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and an Honored Master of Sports. She is a two-time all-around world champion, a five-time all-around European champion, and a six-time all-around Russian champion.In 2018, Alina Kabaeva defended her PhD dissertation at the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sports, and Health. Her research formed the basis for the training program for preschoolers in the Academy's free early development groups.Today, Alina Maratovna is actively involved in the development of rhythmic gymnastics and the support of children's and youth sports. She is the President of the Sky Grace International Association, the head of the Charitable Foundation, and the Chairperson of the National Media Group holding company Board of Directors.&nbsp;At the initiative of the Olympic champion, the Alina International Charity Festival, a large-scale project combining sports, creativity, and art,has been held since 2009. Since 2021, the Sky Grace Cup international tournament has been held under unique rules. Competitions have already been held in Moscow, the Sirius Federal Territory, Beijing, and Doha.Alina Maratovna, happy birthday! We wish you good health, prosperity, inspiration, the fulfillment of all your plans, and as many happy moments as possible!

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Alina Kabaeva is a 2004 Athens Olympic champion and a bronze medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and an Honored Master of Sports.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva celebrates her birthday on May 12

On Victory Day, Academy gymnasts took part in an event dedicated to the Great Patriotic War.The students read poems about the courage and heroism of our people excerpts from letters from the front, and honored the heroes with a moment of silence.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/2ee/65f/2ee65fbd147160121b0753b094a24843.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/e1e/f62/e1ef6292a6811df071d54e357927d833.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/e5a/409/e5a4097272875dbcad146bbda0cdb60c.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/6f7/664/6f76647b3b3c71b091a650ee666a875f.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/bc7/311/bc731166030b10cb79d72c630bd7e966.png"></figure>

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The students read poems about the courage and heroism of our people excerpts from letters from the front, and honored the heroes with a moment of silence.

Academy gymnasts took part in an event dedicated to the Great Patriotic War

On the eve of Victory Day, the Academy congratulated veterans who know firsthand the value of a peaceful sky.We visited Lydia Fedotovna, the spouse of a frontline serviceman who died heroically on the Elbe. She read a poem about the people's heroism.<div data-component="video" data-props="{&quot;materialId&quot;:8894,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;поздравление ветеранов&quot;,&quot;externalCdnLink&quot;:null,&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;subDir&quot;:&quot;692/1e1&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;6921e1cdcd2194eb76e82c.mp4&quot;}}"></div>We also visited the frontline serviceman’s wife. Maria Polikarpovna, who turned 98 this year.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/651/a44/651a445b287dcc05e645040dc257d320.png"></figure>

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We visited Lydia Fedotovna, the spouse of a frontline serviceman who died heroically on the Elbe. We also visited the frontline serviceman’s wife. Maria Polikarpovna, who turned 98 this year.

The Academy congratulated veterans on the eve of Victory Day

<blockquote>"Dear friends! &nbsp;May 9th is a special day for each of us. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory.&nbsp;The Great Patriotic War was a terrible ordeal for millions of people. Our people demonstrated incredible fortitude, courage, and resilience. Soldiers fought at the front, women, the elderly, and children selflessly labored on the home front, and together they brought Victory closer, defended the freedom and independence of the Motherland, and gave future generations a peaceful sky up above.&nbsp; &nbsp;With deep respect and gratitude we remember all those who lived through the terrible years of war, defended the country, and, despite everything, maintained faith in Victory. It is our duty to preserve the memory of this great feat, pass on the truth about the war to future generations, and preserve our country's historical heritage.&nbsp;With all my heart, I congratulate you on Victory Day! &nbsp;I wish peace, happiness, health, and prosperity to your families. Happy Victory Day!"</blockquote>

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on Victory Day.

Victory Day greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

Irina Zenovka, Alina Festival choreographer, worked with the Russian National team group exercises.Our gymnasts are part of the National team and live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/b86/bdd/b86bddfc53ebca301c9cb35746ecd181.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/549/152/5491525b79815925f1eb4e7c0feaba58.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/c6d/3c1/c6d3c161ac03687dee1980b37b821ede.png"></figure>

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Our gymnasts are part of the National team and live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

Irina Zenovka, Alina Festival choreographer, worked with the Russian National team group exercises

Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.&nbsp;These letters are sent by scammers and have nothing to do with the foundation, the Olympic champion, the Academy, or the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics&nbsp;Association.&nbsp;Please exercise caution.

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Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

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The top three medalists in the all-around competition at the All-Russian Formula Victory Candidate Master of Sports competition: Kristina Dyupina won the championship. Another gymnast representing the Sirius federal territory, Daria Khoroshilova, took home the silver medal. Taisiya Revkovskaya from the Moscow Region won the bronze medal.The tournament ended on May 7.

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Kristina Dyupina won the championship. Another gymnast representing the Sirius federal territory, Daria Khoroshilova, took home the silver medal. Taisiya Revkovskaya from the Moscow Region won the bronze medal.

The top three winners in the all-around competition at the All-Russian Formula of Victory Competitions under the CMS program

Here are the results of the Top-10 teams in the junior and senior group exercises at the All-Russian Formula of Victory competition.<h1>Results</h1><h4>Group exercises, all-around, juniors (Masters of Sport Candidates)</h4><ol><li>Ulyanovsk Region — 48.60&nbsp;</li><li>Russian Junior National Team — 47.35</li><li>Republic of Tatarstan — 44.80</li><li>Republic of Crimea-1 — 44.20</li><li>Moscow Region — 44.00</li><li>Krasnodar Territory-1 — 44.00</li><li>Rostov Region-1 — 43.80</li><li>Rostov Region-2 — 42.70</li><li>Sverdlovsk Region — 42.50</li><li>Sirius Federal Territory-1 — 42.05</li></ol><h4>Group exercises, all-around, seniors (Masters of Sport)</h4><ol><li>Krasnodar Territory-1 — 52.75</li><li>Moscow Region-1 — 51.40</li><li>Ulyanovsk Region-1 — 49.80</li><li>Moscow Region-2 — 49.20</li><li>Rostov Region-1 — 49.20</li><li>Moscow-1 — 48.40</li><li>Republic of Crimea-1 — 48.35</li><li>Astrakhan Region — 48.30</li><li>Sirius Federal Territory-1 — 48.05</li><li>Moscow Region-3 — 48.00</li></ol>

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The All-Russian competitions are held at the Academy from May 4 to 8.