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Workouts

Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Irina Gusarova noticed that Alexandra Borisova from Moscow lacked emphasis after the fouetté.



Working on a ball routine with the Olympic champion!

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Irina Gusarova suggested to Mariia Borisova how to play up the accent after the fouetté and make the moment more striking. 


It's important to exit a difficult element beautifully, that's what makes it even more expressive

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva noticed that Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region was not quite comfortable performing part of the ball routine. 



Trying different options is the key to finding the right one!

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Academy Life

The senior methodologist at the Talent and Success educational foundation, spoke about the new phase of classes for preschoolers in the free early development groups — the math games. 


"Educational games we have developed bear fruit". Tatyana Ryupina talks about preschoolers' classes

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Competitions

Olga Minigalina joined the judging panel at the Grand Prix in Marbella

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The costruction of the chapel began in 2024.

A cross has been installed atop of the chapel on the Academy grounds

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From March 23 to 27, the country's strongest juniors will compete in the individual program. 


Academy individual gymnasts went to Kazan for the Russian Junior Championship

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At the competition in Marbella, she placed ninth in the all-around and advanced to the event finals in hoop, clubs, and ribbon. 

Maria Borisova competed in the all-around at a World Grand Prix tournament for the first time in her career

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Аssociation

According to the quota, four gymnasts will take part in the tournament, as well as the Academy group gymnasts.

Gymnasts will perform at the Russian Сhampionship according to the Sky Grace International Association quota

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Opinion

After returning from St. Petersburg, Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region shared her impressions of her performance at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


"I'll keep working". Arina Kovshova sums up the results of the tournament in St. Petersburg

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The gymnast told about her first impressions of the classes and why she dreamed of getting here.

Evelina Tandalova shares her impressions after moving to the Academy

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Kirill Barkan, the choreographer of the Russian national team, conducted a lesson for the Academy group gymnasts.

A training session with the choreographer of the Russian national team Kirill Barkan took place at the Academy

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It will be held in Kazan March 22 through April 1.

The Academy juniors will take part in the Russian Junior Championship

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Before the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg properly distribute her strength in her ribbon routine.


"You need to understand that you have a spot where you get stuck in this routine"

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Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region is left-handed, which requires a special approach to choreographing her routines

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This was the topic of a training session for junior group gymnasts at the Academy with Kirill Barkan, the choreographer for the Russian National team. 


How can you help yourself in fouettés to maintain quality from turn to turn?

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During a training session at the Academy, Alina Kabaeva showed Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region how to enter a planche to save time. The gymnast got it right! 



The video series about preparation for the Russian Championship continues!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg how to add artistic details to her ribbon routine to give it even more expression.


Between the Russian Championship and the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, our gymnasts continued working on their routines in Novogorsk

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During one of the training sessions ahead of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the Olympic champion, along with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, helped Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region adjust her ribbon routine to avoid losing points.


The Olympic champion and coaches help Arina Kovshova adjust her ribbon routine to avoid losing points

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Yana Zaikina from Volgograd practiced her side turn in Novogorsk together with two-time Olympic champion Evgenia Kanaeva and coach Evgenia Eliseeva.

The Russian Junior Championship kicks off next week, and we’re showing you how our gymnasts are preparing

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Take a look at how the coach helped the gymnast correct flaws in her clubs routine in Novogorsk.



Evgeniya Eliseeva and the Academy's new gymnast, Evelina Tandalova, have begun working on their routines together!

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Before the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina improve her clubs flip technique and reminded her to get used to the high tempo of the program.


Why is it just as important to avoid mistakes in training as in competition?

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During one of the training sessions at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Anna Ustsova brought this to the attention of the senior group gymnasts. They suggested what accents could be added to the routine with three hoops and two pairs of clubs.



In a program, it's important not only to execute the elements but also to convey its character through the movements

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region adjust her wrist position to make her hoop throw more comfortable, while Russian National team Head coach Marina Govorova explained the right technique.


The gymnast looks light and airy on the floor thanks to a combination of serious physical training and precise technique

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The children learned about the history of the 2014 Olympic Games, answered questions about various sports, and completed tasks.


Diana Sobyanina took part in the Young Record Holders quest at the Olympic Park

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Together with Alina Festival choreographer Irina Zenovka and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva, they discussed what's important to pay attention to when doing rolls and how to make them cleaner.


We continue working on ball rolls with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva at Eva Kononova's latest training session

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How do you achieve a smooth transition between rolls? And how do you perform them so they count? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region find the answers to these questions by demonstrating the technique.


Learn the intricacies of ball rolling in our video!

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During a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the Olympic champion suggested adding a small but striking detail to the ribbon routine performed by St. Petersburg’s Mariia Borisova, wrist gesture during the rotation.


The Olympic champion suggests adding a small but striking detail to the ribbon routine performed by Mariia Borisova

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Academy coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region discussed the elements of the move during a training session in Novogorsk.

What to consider when performing a cartwheel?

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The gymnast is competing in Spain under neutral status. 


Mariia Borisova's performance in the all-around at the international Grand Prix Rhythmic Gymnastics Marbella

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region to work with clubs without tumbling, to feel the flight of the apparatus and find the right trajectory and height.

In rhythmic gymnastics, performing risks is impossible without perfect mastery of the throwing technique itself

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva signed autographs for young gymnasts and explained how to get into the Academy.

"If you train hard, you'll get there yourself!"

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Watch the new video to see how artistry revisions for the clubs routine of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg took shape at a workout in Novogorsk, and how they materialize at the  Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.

During a brief break between the Russian Championships and their upcoming competitions, the Academy gymnasts practiced their routines with the Olympic champion

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We dropped in on the specialist's class, where Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, and Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow performed exercises to develop various muscle groups.


Russian national team choreographer Kirill Barkan is at the Academy

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The international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament was held at the world's largest ice arena, SKA Arena.

Game time!

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The Indian gymnasts captivated everyone with their charisma at the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament.

"We met so many people from different countries"

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Two-time Olympic bronze medalist in basketball, Natalia Vodopyanova, was the guest of honor at the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament.

"I simply enjoy the beauty of this sport"

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Alina Kabaeva worked on a series of jumps with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region during a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the  Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup. 


What is the secret to performing the jete en tournant? The Olympic champion shows!

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg was reminded of this by the Olympic champion on the first day of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


It is especially important to brace yourself and set up properly before coming out to the floor — it is impossible to execute the program confidently without that

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For the girls that have just started practicing rhythmic gymnastics, the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup provided an opportunity to take a photo with the Olympic champion and get her autograph.


Moments that inspire

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This is precisely what Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva pointed out to Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region.

For the roll to be valid, the ball must move smoothly and without any hops

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The gymnasts competed in the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament under the Sky Grace International Association quota.



Interview of Ekaterina Sazonova and Vladislava Sharonova at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The support of the hometown audience, the team's unified spirit, and an excellent mood during the routine, that's what gave strength during their performance to the group gymnasts teams, and helped them reach the podium at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


Gymnasts from St. Petersburg, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan share their experiences of the tournament and talked about what helps them achieve high results

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Following the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the athletes visited the State Hermitage Museum, learned interesting facts about the exhibits, and learned about the history of the Winter Palace.



Want to join the gymnasts on a tour? Watch this video!

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The Olympic champion supported the gymnast from St. Petersburg before her performance in the clubs final at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup. 

A boost of motivation from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva to Mariia Borisova

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Showing episodes from the show that ended the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix  Champions Cup 2026!

It's gala concert time!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the gymnasts and coaches, judges, organizers, and spectators of the international tournament in St. Petersburg at the final awards ceremony.

"Sport unites people!"

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Standing next to the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region were Olympic champions Alina Kabaeva and Evgenia Kanaeva, as well as her coach Elizaveta Chernova. Their setup and words of encouragement are featured in our new video.

Join Arina Kovshova as she competes in the all-around event with the clubs and the hoop at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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There were St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, Russian Gymnastics Federation President Oleg Belozerov, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg Alexander Belsky, Chief Judge of the tournament and member of the Technical Committee of World Gymnastics Natalia Bulanova, and sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev among them.

At the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the Olympic champion met with the tournament's distinguished guests

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Showing how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgenia Eliseeva supported our all-around champion from the Tyumen Region before and after her performances.

Video

Working on a ball routine with the Olympic champion!

It's important to exit a difficult element beautifully, that's what makes it even more expressive

Trying different options is the key to finding the right one!