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Competitions

The hymn of Russia performed by winners Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, and Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow.

A heartwarming episode after the end of the AEON Cup World Club Championship in Japan

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Training

Alina festival choreographers Irina Zenovka and Alexander Mogilev congratulated the gymnasts on wrapping up their rehearsals in Novogorsk and offered some parting words of encouragement ahead of the next stage of preparation in India.

The Moscow rehearsals are behind us - the big stage awaits

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The Alina Festival

In this video, Darya Melnik, Elizaveta Malashenko, Anna Storozhenko, Anna Gryaznova, Kira Pryn, Veronika Malinina, Alesya Naifonova, Viktoria Bespalova, Arina Kovshova, Ksenia Savinova, and Evelina Tandalova send greetings from rehearsals.

The participants of the Alina festival are preparing something truly magical for us

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Opinion

An interview with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, the winner of the AEON Cup junior all-around and the club standings.

"Many thanks to everyone involved in this victory!" — Yana Zaikina after the AEON Cup

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Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow won gold medal in the all-around at the AEON Cup.


"The plan was to perform well, without any mistakes" — Sofia Ilteryakova after the AEON Cup

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The tournament was held in Tokyo from October 22 to 25.

The team of the Sky Grace International Association thanks the organizers of the AEON Cup World Club Championship

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Alina Kabaeva

The gymnasts won gold in the team all‑around competition.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian gymnasts on their victory at the AEON Cup World Club Championship

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On the last day of the tournament, the gymnast won gold in the all‑around competition among junior athletes.

The REN-TV channel features a story about the victory of Yana Zaikina n the all-around

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On the final day of the tournament in Japan, Masha Borisova from St. Petersburg scored 30.500 points for her clubs routine.

Maria Borisova set a record at the AEON Cup 2026

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They cleared second place by a margin of 8.20 points.

The Sky Grace International Association team from Russia are the AEON Cup World Club Championship winners

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Megan Chu from the United States came in third with 114.850 points.

Sofia Ilteryakova and Mariia Borisova won gold and silver medals in the all-around at the AEON Cup

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Anna Filipp from the USA took the silver medal (100.500 points). The bronze medal went to Mariia Miachina from Israel (99.950 points).

Yana Zaikina from Volgograd is the all-around champion at the AEON Cup

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In second place is Sofiia Krainska from Ukraine (50.700), and in third is Patricia Stanciu from Romania (50.200).

Yana Zaikina is in the lead among junior athletes

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During the training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva summarized the interim results of working with the new head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani, and praised the gymnasts for their competitive spirit and diligence.

"This is a new stage in the development of our rhythmic gymnastics"

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Mariia Borisova from St.Petersburg, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, and Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow are partners of the Sky Grace International Association. At the AEON Cup, they are representing Russia, as well as the Association, in their capacity as partners.

This is how our gymnasts’ training session looked at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, one day ahead of the AEON Cup finals

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MA Academy

Athletes from the Martial Arts Academy under the guidance of coach Evgeni Ivanov took part in it.

The atmosphere at the regional judo tournament in memory of Hero of the Soviet Union Martiros Nagulya

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Ahead of the Hopes of Russia national competition, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reflected on the results of the international Aura Cup tournament in Croatia for the junior group gymnasts and offered them some words of encouragement before their next challenge.

"Miracles happen, but you have to earn them"

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This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva welcomed all the participants.

The final rehearsals for the Alina Festival are taking place in Novogorsk

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The group exercise gymnasts of the Academy and the Russian national team, Elvira Belyaeva, Alexandra Ponomareva, Alisa Kirpicheva, Darya Khoroshilova, Alina Chistyakova, and Vladislava Gaivoronskaya, spoke about the warm welcome from fans in Kazan and thanked everyone who helped them prepare for the tournament.

Three-time champions of the all-Russian Hopes of Russia competition share their emotions from the performance

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Before the departure for the AEON Cup World Club Championship, the Olympic champion offered important words of encouragement to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd. Alina Kabaeva  asked the gymnast to live in the present moment and give it her all.

"Live it, feel this moment"

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An Olympic champion helped the Academy’s group gymnasts analyze their mistakes during a practice session in Novogorsk. Alina Kabaeva showed the gymnasts the right way to keep the ribbon taut.

"Do the move that leads into the throw"

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This is how the Academy’s coaches supported their gymnasts at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach!

“It’s so wonderful when you succeed!”

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Yana Zaikina from Volgograd some advice on how to stay calm during a performance

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We continue breaking down the fouette technique together with the Olympic champion.

Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova helped Alexandra Ponomareva in practicing the rotation by points.

"Here are the four points"

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The Academy’s group gymnasts are the current Russian Junior Championships champions. They live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Their coach is Daria Pirogova, and their choreographer is Veronika Shatkova.

We are sharing footage from the podium training session of our junior group gymnasts, as well as the team from the Rostov Region, competing under the Sky Grace International Association quota at the all-Russian competition! Hopes of Russia

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During a training session with the Academy group exercise gymnasts in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva noticed an inaccuracy in a fouetté and helped Elvira Belyaeva correct her pivoting technique.

"You might get off balance because you have force there"

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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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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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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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Here comes the second part of the Olympic champion's work with junior group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva!

Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova gave the gymnast tips on how to gauge her power during the turn and avoid losing points.

"Upward — plié"

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed group gymnast Alexandra Ponomareva how to properly end the final spin, while Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and coach Olga Minigalina gave tips on how to avoid losing points.

"Sharply to the side!”

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The gymnast is currently mastering this throw, and a variation of it has already been incorporated into the routine we saw at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach.

Evelina won the all-around title.

During one of her training sessions, Alina Kabaeva showed Evelina Tandalova a specific ribbon toss, a move Kabaeva herself used to perform, including at the 2004 Athens Olympics

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Yana Zaikina from Volgograd some tips on how to execute a technical element so that it aligns perfectly with the music. Together with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, Yana worked on a new version of the sequence. The gymnast also practiced her fouettés and planches.

"Well done, everyone!"

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Alina Kabaeva, alongside Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and Academy coach Daria Pirogova, helped group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva break down the fouetté technique in detail. The Olympic champion explained to the gymnast what the shape should look like when executing the element.

Let's watch the practicing footage!

"I want to see the correct open shape"

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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.

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

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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.

Video

A heartwarming episode after the end of the AEON Cup World Club Championship in Japan

The Moscow rehearsals are behind us - the big stage awaits

The participants of the Alina festival are preparing something truly magical for us