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Competitions

The 1996 European Champion, coach Anna Ustsova summed up the Academy group team performance at the Cup of the Strongest Cup, where the gymnasts won three medals. Anya Gryaznova also shared her emotions from winning the exercise with five pairs of clubs.

Coach Anna Ustsova and the Academy group team share their emotions from the Cup of the Strongest result

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They got a chance to perform thanks to the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association and even managed to get to the final with five ribbons.

Gymnasts from Belgorod took part in the second stage of the Cup of Strongest in the senior program.

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During the second stage of the Cup of Strongest Alina Kabaeva met with gymnast Lola Juraeva and coach Inara Sattarova

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The tournament will be held in Merida on June 21 and 22.

Karolina Tarasova and Yana Zaikina will take part in the International Rhythmic Interclub competition in Mexico

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers, judges, coaches, and gymnasts after the end of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the organizers, judges, coaches, and gymnasts after the end of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Sofia Ilteriakova won gold, Yana Zaikina won silver, and Karolina Tarasova won bronze.

Results of the all-around in the junior program at the second stage of the Cup of Strongest

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The Academy's group gymnasts won silver in the final with hoops and gold with five pairs of clubs.

Results of the finals of individual events in group exercises for juniors at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Their coach is Anna Ustsova, choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.

The Academy's group team won two medals in individual finals at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Yana Zaikina won gold in the ball exercise, and Karolina Tarasova won silver in the hoop exercise.

Yana Zaikina and Karolina Tarasova won medals in the finals of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The winner was Maria Borisova. Ulyana Janus won the second place, and Daria Verenich won the third.

Results of the all-around in senior program at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Opinion

The Russian national team Head coach shared her impressions and observations from the second stage of the Cup of Strongest.

"I am very interested to see how each gymnast's willpower works during the competition."  Tatyana Sergaeva on the second stage of the Cup of Strongest

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Getting to know the gymnast from St. Petersburg better.

Participant of the Cup of the Strongest Nina Olifirenko talks about her debut for the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association team

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The specialist assessed the progress of the gymnasts and noted the opportunity that the members of the  International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association team received.

"Each one surprises and wins us over!" Head judge Yulia Dyachenko talks about the participants of the second stage of the Cup of Strongest

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At the recent international Evgeniya Cup competition in Omsk, Academy studentl Yana Zaikina from Volgograd won silver in the final with the ball. And now, at the second stage of the Cup of Strongest, the gymnast won gold in this event.

The words of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva came true!

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They got into sports suits with the logotype of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association. The girls wore them when receiving gold medals for winning the all-around at the BRICS Games.

Group exercise gymnasts from Nizhny Novgorod have a special approach to receiving awards at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The Academy team are champions of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest international tournament!

The most emotional video of today!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and choreographer Elena Egorova also prepared the athlete for this performance.

Reliving the moment of Mariia Borisova's performance with clubs together with coach Irina Gusarova

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Take a look how Olympic champion and coach Irina Gusarova helped Sasha Borisova from Moscow increase the pace in the elements and work on catches at the second stage of the Cup of Strongest.

Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova help Sasha Borisova prepare for the performance

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The gymnast from St. Petersburg became the champion of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in the all-around.

What words did Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva say to Mariia Borisova after the performance with clubs?

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Karima Al Bahraoui from the United Arab Emirates met her idol, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, during the interview.

Dreams come true at the Cup of the Strongest

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We held a quick question and answer session among the Cup of the Strongest participants and their coaches.

How do gymnasts cope with anxiety?

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Take a look how Academy coach Irina Gusarova helps the gymnast from St. Petersburg get in the right mind frame a minute before going out on the floor.

Coach Irina Gusarova helps Karolina Pakhtusova get in the right mind frame before the performance

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At the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Karolina Tarasova was upset by her unsuccessful performance. To prevent this from affecting her mood before the next all-around event, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva found the right words.

Olympic champion finds the right words for Karolina Tarasova before the performance

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Take a look how the Russian team Head coach Tatyana Sergaeva praised the Academy juniors Karolina Tarasova and Yana Zaikina after their performances in the all-around.

Exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the second stage of the Cup of Strongest

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Watch the video to find out what advice she received from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva.

Final instructions to Anna Vakulenko before performing her new exercise with hoop

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What funny situation happened to the athletes at the end of the program? How to get out of situations like that and maintain team spirit? Arina Lysenko, Daria Melnik, Anna Storozhenko, Sofia Lobova and Alena Seliverstova answered these questions.

The Russian Federation team members share their impressions after winning the all-around competition of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in the junior program

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At the second stage of the Cup of Strongest, the gymnast decided to add a twist to the pirouette with the ball, but the improvisation almost led to a breakdown. Alina Kabaeva noted that at competitions you need to show only what you have worked on in training.

An important reminder to Karolina Tarasova from the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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Take a look how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with coach Irina Gusarova and choreographer Elena Egorova took out and watched Mariia Borisova when performing with a ball at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Hugs, warm words behind the scenes and the most positive emotions after Mariia Borisova's performance with ball

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At the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Alina Kabaeva, together with the Academy coach Irina Gusarova, explained to Alexandra Borisova from Moscow how to perform this element more effectively.

How to spin a fouette correctly? The Olympic champion tells how and shows it too

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Together with Evgeniya Eliseeva, the Olympic champion got the gymnast in the right mind frame before going out on the floor  at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Karolina Tarasova correct her fouette before the performance

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During the training session ahead of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Karolina Tarasova could not concentrate and because of this made mistakes in the exercise with the hoop. Take a look how Alina Kabaeva supported the Academy student.

Getting ready for the competition together with an Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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Workouts

Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast to work on the cleanliness of the pirouette in the exercise with the hoop.

Take a look at how the Olympic champion made adjustments to the program of the Volgorod Academy student Yana Zaikina ahead of the start of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Participant of the training camp Safina Shaigardanova from Kazan and the group leader Lira Tazetdinova congratulated Karolina Tarasova and Yana Zaikina on their successful performance on the first day of the competition.

Touching moment behind the scenes of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Before the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva assessed the abilities of little Masha. Sharing this cute video!

Olympic champion assesses the abilities of the daughter of Russian national team choreographer Kirill Barkan

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Take a look at the fragment of Karolina Tarasova's training session under the guidance of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva before entering the carpet at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Olympic champion knows what words will help to feel more confidently before the performance

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During the preparation for the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offered Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg an interesting solution for the risk in the exercise with a hoop.

One detail, and the element began to shine in a whole new way!

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This is how Alina Kabaeva helped Karolina Tarasova practice returning the ball.

Before the start of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, the Academy gymnasts trained under the guidance of the Olympic champion

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Karolina Tarasova couldn't do a fouette at the control training session. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva watched the runthroughs online and commented on them over the phone.

Element practice and a valuable find in the process

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded Elina Khabirova from Kazan by phone that the program needs to reveal her full potential.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva follows Elina Khabirova's performance at the control training session online

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave advice over the phone that helped correct her mistakes.

Yana Zaikina practices risks and rolls during the control training session with Academy coaches.

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During the control training session, Karolina Tarasova performed a poor turn into the rear, but thanks to Alina Kabaeva's advice, she corrected the mistake.

The Olympic champion is always in touch with the Academy's students

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The gymnast from St. Petersburg managed to complete the exercise with the ribbon, despite the loss, and coach Olesya Kovaleva noticed and praised the athlete. Mariia Borisova is preparing for the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, which will be held in Sirius from June 16 to 18.

Academy coach Olesya Kovaleva praises Mariia Borisova after the exercise with the ribbon at the control training session

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Match TV Program

The new episode of the weekly Match TV program is dedicated to the Evgeniya Cup tournament in Omsk.

Match TV program. Episode 82

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Take a look at a fragment of St. Petersburg gymnast Masha Borisova's work with a ribbon.

For the exercise to be successful, the gymnast must be comfortable

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Lena Styushina from Ryazan worked on her mistakes in the hoop exercise during the assessment training session ahead of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Gymnasts must always understand what can lead to penalties in the score at competitions

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Academy Life

All expenses for the training camp have been covered by the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

In honor of Russia Day, the Academy held a lesson with a special theme for children with special needs from Kazan

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Watch a touching video for Russia Day from Academy preschoolers from the free early development groups.

Good wishes from the Academy’s young stars on Russia Day

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Academy coaches Zlata Tulubaeva, Olga Minigalina and Olesya Kovaleva worked on this with Elina Khabirova from Kazan during a control training session.

What’s the right way to perform an Italian fouette

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Из-за этой ошибки Лиза Гераськина из Москвы потеряла баллы на контрольной тренировке в Академии. Тренер и судья Злата Тулубаева объяснила, как нужно действовать в такой ситуации.

Video

Coach Anna Ustsova and the Academy group team share their emotions from the Cup of the Strongest result

Gymnasts from Belgorod took part in the second stage of the Cup of Strongest in the senior program.

During the second stage of the Cup of Strongest Alina Kabaeva met with gymnast Lola Juraeva and coach Inara Sattarova