Yana Batyrshina, the silver medalist of the 1996 Olympic Games, acted as the host of the Evgeniya Cup international tournament in Omsk.
She told us about differences in this year's tournament.
"I've been with Zhenya since the first tournament, and I see how it's developing. If the first tournament was held at the gymnastics center, now it's already being held at the G-Drive Arena. It's just the level of the World Championships, European Championships, and Olympic Games."
She also noted progress of Sky Grace gymnasts and named the strengths of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg.
"There's been incredible progress in a year. I noted this and told each of them how their skills have grown, how brilliant their programs have become, how the new rules suit them, how they've blossomed. I have been following Masha since that very first tournament, you could say even earlier. It is a great responsibility to come as a leader, as the absolute champion of Russia. Her program is structured, made according to elements and artistry. Of course, in artistry I think she has no equal."