Senior group exercise gymnasts, coach Anna Ustsova and choreographer Elena Egorova went for a walk in Baku.The excursion was organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Azerbaijan.The athletes and coaches visited the Highland Park and the Museum of Miniature Books, and also walked around the Inner City.The senior group exercise gymnasts have the training camp in Baku.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/94b/0cf/94b0cff14b54f0540afa96f20672267e.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/e55/1a8/e551a820312868de980023997536c4e1.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/d98/2c1/d982c1b4e2df7a5ee53297ecd8737c5a.jpg"></figure>

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Academy Life

The excursion was organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Azerbaijan.



Senior group exercise gymnasts and Academy specialists went for a walk around Baku

The Academy team gave Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva flowers in honor of her recent birthday.The Olympic champion attended the podium training of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

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The Olympic champion attended the testing of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

The Academy team gave Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva flowers in honor of her recent birthday

Volgograd coach Viktoria Borodina shared her impressions of working with the Academy's senior group team:<blockquote>"This is my first time here. Thank you so much to Alina Maratovna for inviting me. It's a great honor for me to be here, to work in such wonderful conditions, with such wonderful children and talented people like Irina Borisovna Zenovka. We were able to work together on the same court, which was undoubtedly a very valuable experience for me. We worked with senior and junior girls in group exercises. Our main goal was to work on the artistic components. We added teamwork for the girls, worked on musical effects, worked on dynamic body movements, and learned new and interesting lifts."</blockquote>The specialist also noted the cohesion of the team:<blockquote>"It's obvious right away that they are a team. They work as a single unit on the floor. They trust and care for each other so much, which is crucial in a group routine. The girls tackled those difficult lifts without any fear, knowing their partner would always support them, wouldn't let them down, and that everything would be perfect. So, the girls did a fantastic job, they demonstrated exceptional professionalism. It was a pleasure working with them. The girls have a major tournament coming up, so I certainly wish them and the entire coaching staff good luck at this competition, and that everything that was planned comes true!"</blockquote>In addition, Viktoria said that her students work at the Academy:<blockquote>"I've known about the Academy for a long time. My students work here; I once coached them: Elizaveta Markovna Chernova and Darya Olegovna Pirogova. Now we're all here together. The student has surpassed the teacher, as they say. It's truly gratifying and rewarding that our Volgograd girls have achieved this level of success and are working in such a wonderful place."</blockquote>

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Opinion

Volgograd coach Viktoria Borodina shared her impressions of working with the Academy's senior team and assessed their level.

"It's immediately obvious that they're a team." Viktoria Borodina talks about working with the Academy's senior group gymnasts

<blockquote>"I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their attention and sincere birthday wishes. Every kind word is so nice and valuable to me. &nbsp;Dear children, a special thank you for your good wishes! Thank you to each of you who drew pictures for me and recorded songs. I've watched everything, and it brings me such warmth. Good luck in life and in sports, may everything work out! &nbsp;Your congratulations made this day especially bright and joyful. Thank you again!"</blockquote>

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Alina Kabaeva

"I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their attention and sincere birthday wishes."

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone for their birthday wishes

the Academy celebrated Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's birthday, and she presented the gymnasts with a cake.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/3ea/b4b/3eab4b87a120d6add534b4c023f6c1bc.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/7bc/141/7bc141c2b05b64bf02903712ce54901b.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/604/d1c/604d1c2f07f2468e46e4ee85ca0ca8c7.png"></figure>

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The Olympic champion presented the athletes with a cake.

The Academy celebrated Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's birthday

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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Competitions

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