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Competitions

Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz shared their thoughts on their performances at the all-Russian Hopes of Russia competition. Ksenia evaluated her routines, noting that her hoop and ball performances went particularly well. Alesya spoke about her experience at the tournament and the support she received from the audience.

What went well for the gymnasts, what conclusions did they draw following the event, and who are they grateful to for helping them prepare?

"We’ll learn from our mistakes and keep moving forward!"

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Training

At the Hopes of Russia national competition, fans cheered for Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, supporting the gymnasts from the very first second to their final move.

We’ve gathered the most brilliant moments!

"Shine, Ksyusha! Go all the way, Alesya!"

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Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd are working on their technique and the grace of their movements with choreographer Sofya Tomilina, as Russia’s Honored Coach

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Ksenia won gold in the hoop, ball, and ribbon routines, while Alesya took first place in the clubs final and third place with the ribbon.

Ksenia Savinova and Alesya Naifonova won medals in the individual event finals at the Hopes of Russia nation-wide competition

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Evelina took first place in the clubs routine, and Diana in the ribbon routine.

Evelina Tandalova and Diana Kotlovskaya won gold in the individual apparatus finals at the Marina Lobach Tournament

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The Russian gymnast performed a ribbon routine, earning a score of 28.8 points.

The Ginnastica Valmontone club, featuring Mariia Borisova, took sixth place in the first stage of the Italian National Club Championship (A2)

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On October 17, the gymnast will perform with the ribbon at the 1st stage of the Italian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championship as a member of the Ginnastica Valmontone club.

Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is in Italy

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The international tournament will take place in Tokyo from October 22 to 25. Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd will take to the carpet.

Russian national team gymnasts will compete at the AEON Cup world club championship

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Another Academy gymnast, Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg, showed the fifth-best result in the same category.

Evelina Tandalova is leading in the International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach

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Alina Kabaeva worked with the gymnasts of the Russian national team.

A control training session with the Olympic champion was held in Novogorsk

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Academy Life

The gymnast celebrated it on October 16.

The Academy congratulated Anna Storozhenko on her birthday

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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.

Important information!

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The Alina Festival

More than a century later, in India, we will present our own new production. It will blend various art forms with sport, and we are confident that it will leave a vivid, lasting impression on every member of the audience.

The history of the ballet "The Firebird"

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The new video features impressions from spectators at the all-Russian Hopes of Russia competition!

They shared their thoughts on the tournament's atmosphere and their favorite gymnasts.

"So that they strive to make it to the podium and never give up!"

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Another video about supporting Ksyusha Savinova at the 2026 Hopes of Russia competition

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Support for Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina at the Hopes of Russia competition

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Specialist brought them out at this competition.

Following the award ceremony of the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach, Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region and Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg congratulated and thanked coach Elizaveta Zorkina

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Check out the video for some facts about how the show in India is going to amaze the viewers!

The Alina Festival is already 17 years old! Every single time we prepare something special, and this year is no exception

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This is the kind of support Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina has at the Hopes of Russia all-Russian competition

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Look at the posters our fans made!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva watched the ribbon run-through of the Academy group exercise gymnasts during a control training session in Novogorsk and pointed out the flaws. 

Let's see what advice the Olympic champion gave the gymnasts!

"You should take everything calmly"

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Alina Kabaeva greeted the coaches, choreographers, and athletes, and checked in on their mindset for the work ahead.

This is how a new training session with an Olympic champion began in Novogorsk!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Evgeniya Eliseeva, gave pointers to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on how to make the transitions between elements and skills more logical in her clubs routine.

Alina Kabaeva advises Yana Zaikina on how to make the transitions between elements and skills in the club routine more logical

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As part of the preparations for the AEON Cup, Alina Kabaeva worked with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd. Together with coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, the head coach of the Sirius Federal Territory National team, the Olympic champion helped the gymnast refine her back-attitude turn, fouetté turns, and a high-risk element.

From a good attempt to flawless execution!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva summarized the results of the control training session in Novogorsk ahead of the AEON Cup World Club Championship, supported the gymnasts and highlighted their strengths.

"The main thing is to believe in yourself and work!"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reviewed Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element and gave advice on how to properly execute the throw, get under the ball in time, and catch it at the right moment.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reviews Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element

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After the run-through by Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the gymnast that she needs to be just as confident during competitions as she is at workouts, and shared a story about the Honored Coach of the USSR, Anatoly Tarasov.

"A candy at the very end. Let's play!"

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On the first day of the competition, Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region performed with clubs. Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg presented a new ribbon routine produced by Irina Zenovka. Alisa Shunina from Volgograd showed her new ball program, with Natalia Belugina as the routine choreographer.

Performances of the Academy gymnasts at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach

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Showing how Alina Kabaeva greeted the gymnasts and coaches before it began.

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Evgeniya noted that the gymnast was taking too long to execute a technical skill, so she suggested moving it to a different part of the routine. Meanwhile, Natalia helped refine the details.

Сhoreographer Natalia Belugina and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva worked on the hoop routine for Ksenia Savinova

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MA Academy

The students of the Martial Arts Academy faced off against athletes from Abkhazia and students from the Multidisciplinary Gymnasium of the Sirius Federal Territory on the tatami.

Showing the Match Day at the Sirius Arena

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We asked participants of the Alina-2026 festival Milena Shchenyatskaya, Ulyana Yanus, Arina Tkachuk, Alisa Medvedeva and Moscow group members Dasha Melnik, Sasha Borisova, and Varya Toporova, what India means to them.

India is…

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Alina Kabaeva watched Agniya Kraeva from Moscow perform her hoop routine and analyzed her jumps and planche turn. The Olympic champion focused on her body alignment, shoulder work, and the position of her supporting leg.

"I’m asking you — give it 100% on the jump, or even more!"

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What did Grace Arabadari like the most? And how did our athletes win over the audience?

A fan from Croatia shared her impressions of the gymnasts' performances at the Aura Cup

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and choreographer Irina Zenovka demonstrate how to infuse movement with character.

Continuing work on technical mastery with the hoop, here’s a session featuring Mariia Borisova

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Take a look at the creative process behind a new exercise performed by Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg!

How do unique and unexpected apparatus interactions emerge in routines?

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Before the training session began, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told the National team Head coach Emanuela Maccarani about her favorite song and helped the group team members get into the right mindset for a productive session.

Great spirits at the training camp in St. Petersburg!

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Afterward, they reviewed the elements and worked through the challenging parts of the routine.

Alesya is in third place overall after the first day of competition.

Before competing at the Aura Cup in Zagreb, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offered support and valuable advice to Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz

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The names of the winners from the last ten years have been put together on a special banner in Zagreb.

How many familiar names can you spot?

Aura Cup’s history is captured in a single image!

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After the first day of competition, the gymnast from Volgograd holds first place in the all-around!

Sharing clips of Yana Zaikina’s performances at the Aura Cup in Zagreb

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited the National group exercise team's training camp, which has kicked off in St. Petersburg.

She congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on officially assuming the role of the Russian national team’s Head coach. She also encouraged the gymnasts to work with precision, grace, and emotion, and, above all, with a love for their craft.

"Making a spectacular entrance into world history!"

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The program will feature gymnasts of the Russian national team, 2021 European team champion Lala Kramarenko, dancer Ildar Gainutdinov, and an orchestra conducted by People's Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev.


Preparations for the Alina Festival bring together plenty of creative minds who share their ideas and collaborate to create something truly special!

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After a rehearsal for the Alina festival in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the participants.

"The whole world looks up to Russian rhythmic gymnastics"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested replacing a boomerang with a fouetté for Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg — an element the gymnast performs particularly well. She also went over the piece performed by Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow.

Let's see how the production highlights the strengths of each gymnast!

We continue sharing episodes of the preparations for the Alina Festival!

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Academy gymnasts have stepped onto the Aura Cup floor - the battle for medals lies ahead.

Podium training in Zagreb

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The Olympic champion reviewed the hoop routine run-through of Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and suggested adding this element to it.


Who else but Alina Kabaeva will prompt how to do a back pirouette properly?

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During rehearsals for the Alina festival in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested that Vladislava Sharonova perform her spectacular fouetté turn in the show.


Watch as striking new details are added to the performance!

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Take a look at how Diana Zaripova’s training session with Alina Kabaeva and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina wrapped up.


The sweetest moment from the session with the Olympic champion in Novogorsk!

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Alina Kabaeva also asked her to perform several elements and evaluated the athlete's technical base.


The Olympic champion watches the routine of young gymnast Diana Zaripova in Novogorsk

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Academy gymnasts Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, as well as our junior group exercise gymnasts will take part in the competition.



This is the arena where the Academy gymnasts will soon compete at the Aura Cup in Zagreb

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During a lesson with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Polina Zavgorodnyaya from Moscow tried to perform a pirouette in back balance, and at the request of coach Irina Gusarova, showed a Raffaeli turn.


Video

"We’ll learn from our mistakes and keep moving forward!"

"Shine, Ksyusha! Go all the way, Alesya!"

Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd are working on their technique and the grace of their movements with choreographer Sofya Tomilina, as Russia’s Honored Coach