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Training

During a training session with Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, the Olympic champion paid special attention to footwork.

“Look, your footwork is completely different now!”

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Alina Kabaeva took to the floor with the ribbon to show Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz the right way to execute a high-risk move without stopping. 


An Olympic champion shows how it’s done

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While practicing Alesya Naifonova's ribbon routine from Vladikavkaz, Alina Kabaeva noticed that one of the elements could be made much more dynamic.

New ideas from an Olympic champion!

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The training program is organized by the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, the Martial Arts Academy, and the Administration of the Sirius Federal Territory.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva invited gymnasts from Belgorod to train in Sirius

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In Novogorsk, the gymnast and the specialist began their training sessions.

Mariia Borisova and coach Irina Gusarova have gone back to training

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Academy Life

After winning the team event at the World Championships, Mariia, along with Arina Lavrenova, Alisa Eremeeva, Anna Nikolaeva, Sofia Solonskaya, Agata Barekzai, and coach Elena Petunina, were invited to the match as guests of honor. Before the match, Mariia performed a symbolic kick.

Mariia Borisova and the St. Petersburg team opened the Russian Premier League match between Zenit and CSKA

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The Olympic champion worked with the group gymnasts.

Alina Kabaeva took part in preparing the Academy’s gymnasts for the upcoming competitions

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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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August marked the season's main event — the World Championships. Our athletes proved that after a five-year suspension, they are ready to compete again at the highest level.

Results of the month: August 2026

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The event took place at the Sirius Concert Center.

The gymnasts and coaches of the Academy attended the Shostakovich Time concert program

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MA Academy

Young guests were treated to an entertainment program with actors, face painting and a beauty bar, dance flash mobs and master classes.

Martial Arts Academy hosts Knowledge Day

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated children, parents, teachers, and coaches on September 1.

Congratulations from Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva on Knowledge Day

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The Alina Festival

The broadcast will take place on Sunday, August 30, at 11:30 AM Moscow time (GMT+3).


The Rossiya 1 TV channel will broadcast the 2022 Alina festival

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During one of her training sessions at the Academy, the Olympic champion discussed Vladikavkaz gymnast Alesya Naifonova's ribbon routine with coach, Alina Gusarova, and coach, Ekaterina Lots, a member of the All-Russian Board of Judges, and suggested creating a new one.

"Give her more time, it's okay. All children are different"

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For example, if you add an extra rotation to an exercise, the judges won't award any points. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva discussed this with her coach, Ekaterina Lots, a member of the All-Russian Board of Judges, while practicing her junior group gymnasts routine with balls.

The unfairness of modern rhythmic gymnastics rules: additional difficulty doesn't always earn points

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We're showing a glimpse of the creative process!

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova taught the junior group gymnasts how to properly perform the catch in the five-ball exercise

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Alina Kabaeva gave the junior group gymnasts tips on how to move without stopping.

The gymnasts also received assistance from Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova, coach and member of the All-Russian Board of Judges Ekaterina Lots, and Daria Pirogova.

Continuing to work with the Olympic champion on the transition from the jeté en tournant to the throw-over!

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During one of her training sessions with junior group gymnasts, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva praised the fouetté technique suggested by Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova.

"Veronika Borisovna, that fouetté is a great find!"

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Training at Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy is a true team effort!

The Olympic champion, along with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova, coach Daria Pirogova, and member of the All-Russian Board of Judges Ekaterina Lots, helped the Academy's junior group gymnasts refine their ribbon routine.

Alina Kabaeva and Veronika Shatkova explained to Alina Chistyakova how to make her core and apparatus work more dynamic.

"The echappé is great, Veronika Borisovna gave the right advice"

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After participating in the opening of the Zenit-CSKA match, Mariia Borisova and the group gymnasts from St. Petersburg shared their impressions!

Who are the world champions in the team all-around cheering for? What's it like to step into a football stadium and take part in the opening ceremony? And what do the athletes think football and rhythmic gymnastics have in common?

Take a look at this video!

"It was even more exciting than competing at the World Championships"

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While working on the fouetté in Alesya Naifonova's ribbon routine from Vladikavkaz, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested rearranging the skill to make it more comfortable for the gymnast. Academy coach Alina Gusarova and coach and member of the All-Russian Collegium of Judges Ekaterina Lots helped correct the flaws in her execution.

To achieve perfect technique, it's important to properly combine movement with apparatus work

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While practicing the ribbon routine, the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the junior group gymnasts increase their tempo after their jeté en tournant jumps by using rotation and suggested improving their throw technique.

How can a routine be made more fluid and harmonious?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested adding a signature element of 2016 Olympic silver medalist Yana Kudryavtseva to the routine. Russia’s Honored coach Veronika Shatkova praised this idea, noting that the new element made the routine even more beautiful.

Watch the routine development in our video!

The Academy junior group gymnasts continue intensive work on their ribbon routine!

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Together with Alina Kabaeva and their coach, Ekaterina Lots, a member of the All-Russian Board of Judges, the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy students performed exercises to improve their ball feel.

"What hardworking girls! You'll succeed!"

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The Olympic champion noted the difficulty of the elements but asked the gymnasts to bring more emotions and energy, in order to make the performance engaging for the audience.

Alina Kabaeva watched the new ball routine of the Academy junior group exercise team and immediately drew attention to their artistry

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Nutritionist's advice

In the latest episode of our Myth or Fact: Nutrition series, nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains whether eating fruit gets in the way of weight loss.

Myth or truth: nutrition. Eating fruit

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Anatomy of Gymnastics

Which muscles are primarily involved in this exercise? A chiropractor and family medicine physician answers this question in the new edition of the Anatomy of Gymnastics section. And the Academy coach complements the analysis with practical exercises, useful exercises for injury prevention.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: preparing your body for the perfect jeté en tournant

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Competitions

Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg has come a long way to climb to the World Championship podium. Behind the beautiful performances and vivid emotions are workouts, endless repetitions, fatigue, mistakes, new attempts, and the desire to become better every single day.

Yes, it's just a few minutes on the competition floor. But behind them are days and nights of work

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Mariia Borisova and the St. Petersburg team open the Russian Premier League match between Zenit and CSKA

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Young gymnast Ulyana shared with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva her dream of joining the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy at the Spartakiad of the Peoples of Russia in Yekaterinburg. Shortly after, Academy Director Ekaterina Dyukova contacted Ulyana and her mother, Sofya Melikovna.

The story of young gymnast Ulyana’s dream of joining the Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy

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The Olympic champion asked to pay closer attention to the execution of the elements.

Alina Kabaeva discusses the performances of Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz with Academy coach Alina Gusarova

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Alina Kabaeva asked Agnia Kraeva, Maria Turovets, and Arina Latysheva from Moscow to show what they can already do and gave them important advice on teamwork.

The Olympic champion evaluated the skills of the Academy's new junior group exercise gymnasts

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During one of the training sessions, the athletes prepared a routine to Pyotr Tchaikovsky's music from the Swan Lake ballet. Let's take a look at their result!

Junior group exercise gymnasts of the Academy continue to develop their choreographic skills under the guidance of Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova

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The Olympic champion met with the individual gymnasts of the Academy. Let’s take a look at what Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova discussed with the athletes.

"Just as a human being cannot live without oxygen, a gymnast cannot live without ballet"

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The Olympic champion once trained under the specialist’s guidance. She now teaches choreography to the Academy students.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva speaks with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova

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Children from the early development groups and learning and development coordinator Tatiana Kalestratova congratulated teachers Alina Gafiyatullina and Natalia Lobko on the start of the new academic year. 

Happy new school year!

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Alesya launched her new year especially brightly, since shortly after her birthday, she won gold in the all-around at the 13th Summer Student Spartakiad Final.

The Academy congratulated Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz on her belated birthday

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Under Veronika’s guidance, our gymnasts learn dance routines. Here, new movements, images, and ideas are born, helping the athletes develop their artistry, connect with the music, and become even more expressive. 

Classes with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova are a place for creativity

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They also received gifts from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

On Knowledge Day, a festive table was set with cake, fresh berries, and fruit for our athletes

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Children and parents shared their impressions of the festive program: Anastasia Vasyukova and Amir Mageramov, Alisa and Olesya Troinovich, Anastasia Nekrasova and Pelageya Penskikh, as well as Mia Gadzhimuradova’s mother, Irina.

Knowledge Day - with games, smiles and a great mood!

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The routine was based on science and creativity: the gymnasts performed with balls that became the visual embodiment of atoms. The routine was choreographed by Academy coaches Daria Pirogova and Olesya Kovaleva.

The Academy's junior group gymnasts performed at the Iceberg Ice Palace for the educational ice show Multiverse Sirius, dedicated to Knowledge Day

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The Academy's gymnasts are also preparing for the show. This time, they won't just be working on routines; they'll be creating an overall image and becoming part of a larger production. The girls shared how participating in the festival differs from preparing a regular program and what they expect from the upcoming performance.

Why will the 2026 Alina Festival program surprise audiences?

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It is led by choreographers Irina Zenovka and Aleksandr Mogilev. Together with a big team of participants, they are building the choreography, discovering interesting solutions, and achieving the unison of every single movement.

The creative process of staging the Alina Festival 2026 in Novogorsk!

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The youngest gymnasts continue to arrive for the selection to the free early development groups at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

Yulia Shanina, Maria’s mom, Maria Rakesheva, Anna Nefantova’s mom, and Ekaterina Izmestieva, Margarita’s mom, shared why they chose the Academy exactly for their daughters and how they were inspired by the athletic journey of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

"This is a place where an interest in rhythmic gymnastics can get an very cool head start"

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After the first day of the tournament, our gymnast took first place in the preliminary qualification.


Fans of the 13th Summer Student Spartakiad Final in Penza took keepsake photos with Alesya Naifonova

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The gymnast performed with the ball and presented a new hoop routine, choreographed by Evgeniya Kanaeva. Take a look at some excerpts.


After the first day of the qualifications for the 13th Summer Student Spartakiad finals in Penza, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz is in the lead

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Polina Urdina, Alexandra Sheyanova, and Evgeniya Sheyanova train with Maria Sheyanova at the Ulyanovsk Martial Arts Palace Athletic School.


Athletes from Ulyanovsk, Moscow, and the Sirius Federal Territory tested their skills in group exercises at the Academy

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Take a look at the first footage from a rehearsal led by choreographers Irina Zenovka and Alexander Mogilev. The concept, music, and all the details are still a secret!


Video

“Look, your footwork is completely different now!”

An Olympic champion shows how it’s done

New ideas from an Olympic champion!