Yulia Chuvashova from Irkutsk, who competes at the Russian Junior Championship in Kazan according to the quota of the Sky Grace International Association, is the champion of the Irkutsk Championship in 2025, the silver medalist of the All-Russian Udokan Gold tournament in 2025. Her coach is Olga Buyanova.The athlete told which of the gymnasts of the past and present are her idols:<blockquote>"Gymnastics is my life. I love this sport for its beauty and grace. Training and competitions strengthen me and make me stronger not only on the floor but also in everyday life. My idol is Oksana Kostina. She is a role model for me and the gymnasts from my school. Of those currently competing, I like Masha Borisova. I love her for her hard work and the beauty she displays on the floor."</blockquote>

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Opinion

The athlete performs at the Russian championship in Kazan according to the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

Yulia Chuvashova from Irkutsk tells which of the gymnasts of the past and present are her idols

Sirius Federal Territory gymnasts became the best the team competition at the Russian Junior Championship. The team consists of Yana Zaikina, Ksenia Savinova, Elizaveta Geraskina, Kristina Dyupina, Daria Khoroshilova, and Ellina Denisova.Second place went to the athletes from the Moscow team: Eva Chevtaeva, Taisiya Serdyukova, Anna Repina, Ksenia Saliy, Adel Dotsenko, and Maria Tarasikova.And the Central Federal District team made up of Sofia Dubrovina, Anastasia Grineva, Elena Styushina, Olesya Vernigor, Sofia Povarova, and Polina Semenova took bronze.

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Competitions

The team consists of Yana Zaikina, Ksenia Savinova, Elizaveta Geraskina, Kristina Dyupina, Daria Khoroshilova, and Ellina Denisova.



Sirius Federal Territory gymnasts won the team competition at the Russian Junior Championship

Yulia Chuvashova from Irkutsk performs at the Russian Junior Championship according to the quota of the Sky Grace International Association. The gymnast shared how she reacted to the news that she would participate in the tournament In Kazan:<blockquote>"Our coach called us in the evening and told us I was going to the Russian Junior Championship. My mom and I were, of course, very happy. I’ve got adrenaline pumping right now because this is my first time competing at such a big event. I'm really scared, but at the same time, I'm so happy that I have this opportunity to compete here. I'll gain experience that will help me become better."</blockquote>The gymnast also spoke about her mentor, Honored Coach of Russia Olga Buyanova:<blockquote>"In person, Olga Vladimirovna is actually very cheerful. She can laugh and talk. During training, of course, she can scold and reprimand. But we all understand that on the floor, things are different in real life. Olga Vladimirovna loves us all and always supports us at competitions."</blockquote>And she revealed the images in her programs, and also thanked the Sky Grace International Association for the opportunity:<blockquote>"I went out today thinking that I needed to calm down, do what I can, and show everyone who I am. In the hoop, I danced the tango; I showed passion, precise movements, and an intimidating style. In the ball, I'm a bird, constantly soaring and battling all the challenges. I'd like to thank the Sky Grace International Association for giving me this quota. I'm very happy to be here."</blockquote>

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At the tournament in Kazan, the gymnast performs according to the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

Yulia Chuvashova shares her impressions of participating in the Russian Junior Championship

Kirill Barkan, the choreographer of the Russian national team, told how the work with the Academy's juniors was organized before the Russian Junior Championships:<blockquote>"We've done such good, productive work in five days. We had a lesson and did a lot of body work on the elements. The upcoming competition will finally show us the results of all this work. We structured our workday like this. We started with a choreography lesson, then we practiced elements, doing a lot of swings. And in the evening, we had floor work, putting the body through its paces, and practicing elements. There is a large field for work, it is always very interesting. The process was structured so that each lesson, each meeting, and each material complemented and reinforced each other. Ultimately, we were supposed to achieve the result we all came here to achieve."</blockquote>The specialist also thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for the invitation:<blockquote>"I'm very pleased that Alina Maratovna gave me this opportunity and invited me to Sky Grace. To meet the girls who train here. To support them, encourage them, and see how they're doing. Their progress is certainly noticeable. Everyone from the general physical training coaches to the head coaches are working with the girls here. We've achieved great results since our last meeting, and the latest competition is a good example of that."</blockquote>He wished new victories to the gymnasts:<blockquote>"I wish the girls continued success, victories, and, most importantly, health, because they train hard here and receive a very high-quality and intense workout."</blockquote>Kirill helped the juniors prepare for the Russian Junior Championships, working with them on choreography and technique. The tournament is taking place in Kazan from March 23 to April 1.

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The specialist helped the juniors prepare for the Russian Junior Championships, working with them on choreography and technique.

"The progress is very visible." Kirill Barkan talks about working with the Academy gymnasts

Daria Melnik from Ryazan and Arina Lysenko from Krasnodar, participants in the Academy's senior group exercise team tryouts, shared their excitement for the training sessions at Sirius.&nbsp;The athletes said that this was not the first time at the Academy: they took part in the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in 2025, and Arina, while still in her individual program, competed for Sky Grace at the Crystal Rose and participated in the Alina festival.Daria shared their current goal and thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy's management for the opportunity:<blockquote>"We switched to the Master program at the beginning of this year, and before that, we spent two years together on the junior team. The goal is to join the team and move forward together. We want to express our deepest gratitude to Alina Maratovna and the entire Academy management for giving us a chance. We can continue our athletic careers here."</blockquote>Arina also noted the task she sets for herself:<blockquote>"The goal is to stay here and train with the girls."</blockquote>The gymnasts also thanked the coaches who had worked with them earlier: Anna Olegovna Epifanova, Maria Yurievna Tolkacheva, Ekaterina Olegovna Osaulenko, Natalia Borisovna Tushina, Veronika Borisovna Shatkova, Anastasia Ivanovna Maksimova and Alina Andreevna Makarenko.The athletes previously represented the Russian National team in group exercises. Arina also competed for the Academy at the international 2023 Crystal Rose competition.

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The gymnasts also thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy's management for the opportunity, and their coaches for their preparation assistance. 


Daria Melnik and Arina Lysenko talk about Academy's senior group exercise team tryouts

Marbella Grand Prix judge Olga Minigalina spoke of the importance of international tournament experience:<blockquote>"Working at tournaments of this level is truly very important. We strive for it. By attending these tournaments, we can assess the quality of judging by various panels and address any shortcomings we discover. We can see how judges from other countries evaluate our gymnasts and other gymnasts. And, of course, we can adapt and adjust our routines to achieve the highest possible scores at future competitions."</blockquote>The specialist summed up the performance of Mariia Borisova, who won silver and bronze medals in the ribbon and hoop finals:<blockquote>"The result was quite good, we demonstrated our programs and showed what we're capable of. We managed to take home two medals in the finals, which we're very happy about. And we hope the results will only improve at other international competitions. Masha did a great job. Her first appearance on the international stage is always nerve-wracking. The Spanish fans were incredibly supportive. Maria managed to pull herself together in the finals; she fought for every tenth. I think the spectators saw that. We're very proud of her and thrilled that she overcame her nerves, fixed the mistakes she made in the all-around, and competed with the top countries for the medals."</blockquote>On the all-around day of the tournament, Olga judged apparatus difficulty (ball and ribbon), and in the individual event finals, artistic gymnastics (clubs and ribbon). The competition took place on March 21-22.

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The specialist spoke of the importance of international tournament experience and summarized Mariia Borisova’s performance which brought her silver and bronze medals in the ribbon and hoop finals.


"She fought for every tenth, and the audience saw it." Judge Olga Minigalina talks about Mariia Borisova's performance in Marbella

Veronika Solomatina from St. Petersburg got a chance to compete at the Russian Championships under the Sky Grace International Association quota.Veronika is the the Russian Championship 2025 bronze medalist in the team event, international Winter Fairytale 2024 tournament champion, and Gracia Fair Cup 2025 champion. Her coaches are Alina and Irina Gusarova.The gymnast told what she enjoys rhythmic gymnastics and who her favorite athletes are:<blockquote>"In rhythmic gymnastics, you can fully realize your potential, show off your body's capabilities, flexibility, and grace, and give the audience a thrilling experience. Senior gymnasts Masha Borisova and Milena Shchenyatskaya are role models for me. They perform complex risks and elements, yet never forget to convey their artistic vision."</blockquote>&nbsp;

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The gymnast performs at the Russian Championship in Kazan according to the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

Veronika Solomatina from St. Petersburg tells about her favorite gymnasts

Academy gymnasts are in the interim Top-3 in the all-around qualification at the Russian Championships. Leading the way is Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina.Yana Zaikina from Volgograd is second, and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz is third. Also in the Top-10 is Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow.

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Leading the way is Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina.

Academy gymnasts are in the interim Top-3 in the all-around qualification at the Russian Championships

&nbsp;Meet the gymnasts who will compete at the Russian Junior Championship in Kazan under the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.The first of them is Valeria Gavrina from Krasnoyarsk, the champion in the hoop exercise, the bronze medalist with a ribbon at the Krasnoyarsk Region Championships in 2026. Her coaches are Elena Drozhanova and Ekaterina Vedeneeva.Valeria told which gymnast is an example for her:<blockquote>"I love rhythmic gymnastics for its beauty and grace. Ekaterina Olegovna Vedeneeva is a role model for me. She is a strong, courageous, and beautiful gymnast. She performed brilliantly. Now she works to pass on her experience to me and tells me before I go out on the floor that everything is perfect. You just have to go for it boldly, and then everything will work out."</blockquote>

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Valeria Gavrina from Krasnoyarsk tells which gymnast is an example for her

Group gymnasts Daria Melnik from Ryazan and Arina Lysenko from Krasnodar came to the Academy for tryouts.The athletes previously represented the Russian national team in group exercises. Arina also competed for the Academy at the international&nbsp;Crystal Rose competition in 2023.

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Academy Life

The athletes previously represented the Russian national team in group exercises.

Group gymnasts Daria Melnik from Ryazan and Arina Lysenko from Krasnodar came to the Academy for tryouts

Mariia Borisova won a bronze medal in the hoop and a silver medal in the ribbon at the Grand Prix Rhythmic Gymnastics Marbella.After the competition, the gymnast shared her impressions of the tournament under the auspices of World Gymnastics:<blockquote>"In my opinion, the ribbon probably turned out best of all. I enjoyed performing in the finals much more overall because I was more relaxed, and while yesterday I was more nervous, stressed, and worried, today I was able to calmly go out and do my routine. The audience received me very well. I didn't even expect such great support from a foreign audience, but in Spain they were so loud. Sometimes it felt like they were going to deafen me. They supported me very well, especially in the finals and my last performance with the ribbon, when I finished, they applauded really loudly, and I'm very grateful to them for that."</blockquote>She spoke about the support from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and her coaches:<blockquote>"Alina Maratovna was in touch, helping me, encouraging me, one, two, one, two, do everything precisely, until I finish one move, don't think about the second, stay focused the whole time and work on the floor, work smart, use your head, and I think that helped me. I was also in touch with Irina Nikolaevna, my coach, and she also supported me, helped me, and encouraged me to perform vibrantly, beautifully, from the heart."</blockquote>Masha also thanked the Academy's team for their help in preparation:<blockquote>"First of all, I'd like to thank Alina Maratovna, Irina Nikolaevna, choreographer Lyudmila Alexandrovna Duganova, and Irina Borisovna Zenovka. She was here with me, leading me out, helping me everywhere. I felt comfortable going out and getting ready for the performance with her. I'd like to thank her for being with me on this journey and at my first major international competition. I'd also like to thank the judges who advised me before the performance and judged me at these competitions. I'd also like to thank the entire Academy for their support, for always being there, always ready to help. And every specialist who works there. This result and these two medals are our shared achievement."</blockquote>The tournament took place in Marbella on March 21 and 22.

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The gymnast won a bronze medal in the hoop and a silver medal in the ribbon