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Setting An Example

In this video, Sasha Ponomareva, a member of the Russian junior National group team hailing from the Rostov Region, talks about her passion for hip-hop.

Academy students set an example. Alexandra Ponomareva speaks about hip-hop

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Academy Life

Ksyusha spent the first month of being 15 very productively, winning three golds and a silver at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Here is how the Academy congratulated Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on her belated birthday!

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Competitions

The medalists of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest Cup — the gymnasts from the Trudovye Rezervy All-Russian Athletic and Sports Society from Moscow, the group exercise gymnastics from Belarus, and their coach Anastasia Ravskaya — shared insights about their preparation and performance at the tournament in the interview.

The medalists of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest Cup share insights about their preparation and performance

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The Young Gymnasts all-Russian competition will take place in Krasnoyarsk from September 25 to October 4.

Krasnoyarsk will host the Young Gymnasts all-Russian competition

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The tournament took place in St. Petersburg.

A report from the Rossiya 24 TV channel about the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The competitions took place from September 18 to 20.

The results of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest in St. Petersburg. REN TV reports

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Opinion

The all‑around champion assessed her performance at this competition, shared an interesting memory from the training camp in Turkey, thanked everyone who helped her prepare, and talked about her new costume for the ribbon exercise.

Yana Zaikina summarized the results of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest and talked about the recovery training in Turkey

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The gymnast became the winner of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest in exercises with a ball, clubs, and ribbon, and also won a silver medal in the all‑around competition.

Ksenia Savinova shares her impressions of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest and talks about the support of her family in the stands

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Alexandra won the hoop exercise, while Varvara came first in the finals with clubs and ribbon, second with the ball, and third with the hoop.

Varvara Toporova and Alexandra Borisova won medals in the finals of individual events at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Gymnasts from St. Petersburg took second place. The group from the Omsk Region posted the third-best result; however, tournament rules dictate that no more than two teams from a single country may stand on the podium, so the bronze medal went to the athletes from Belarus.

The Academy group gymnasts won gold in the exercise with five ribbons at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The second and third places were taken by gymnasts from Belarus, Ksenia Evdokimova and Margarita Zhurovich.

Ksenia Savinova concluded her performance at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest Cup with a gold medal in the ribbon exercise

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Second place went to gymnasts from the Omsk Region. The third-best result was shown by the group exercise gymnasts from St. Petersburg, but according to the tournament rules, no more than two teams from the same country can stand on the podium, so the bronze medal was grabbed by the athletes from Belarus.

The Academy group gymnasts won gold at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest Cup in the five-ball routine

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Anel Dinisheva from Kazakhstan won the bronze medal.

Ksenia Savinova and Yana Zaikina won medals in the ball final at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The performances, emotions, support, and the joy of victory. Diving back into the atmosphere of the competition!

The most striking moments of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest in one video

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offered guidance to the junior group gymnasts on what to focus on during their ribbon routine: keeping the judges and audience in sight, handling the apparatus calmly, and controlling every movement.

"Watch everything, keep everything under control. No fuss!”

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The group exercises team from the Omsk Region won the Cup of the Strongest all-around competition for the first time; they spoke to us about roster changes and their emotions following the victory.

Group gymnasts from the Omsk Region, Moscow, and Kyrgyzstan talk about the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina have returned from the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest.


Homecoming of gymnasts from the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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This video focuses on the tournament's key figures in St. Petersburg: the fans. Who were they rooting for the most? Who did they make posters for? And how do the competitors inspire them?

The gymnasts received such warm support at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest!

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They competed under the Sky Grace International Association quota and qualified for the finals in two events. The gymnasts spoke about their performance at the tournament, their new ball routine featuring a bridal theme, and the team's updated lineup.

Interview with the group gymnasts from Tula, participants of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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We spoke with the gymnast’s parents, Elena and Andrey Savinov. What do they feel while their daughter performs? How do they support Ksyusha? And what emotions did they experience while watching her at the European Championships?

Ksenia Savinova’s parents share their impressions of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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They also paid attention to synchronicity and correct interaction. And again, the main advice from the Olympic champion is to perform calmly, attentively and without fuss.


Alina Kabaeva, Veronika Shatkova, Daria Pirogova discuss planche, cooperation and transfer with the junior group members

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Before Yana Zaikina’s all-around final performance, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested adding an artistic movement to the entry into a side pirouette.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggests Yana Zaikina adding an artistic movement to the entry into a side pirouette

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Training

In Novogorsk, the athlete from Volgograd worked with choreographer Ekaterina Sergeeva on every detail of her movements, focusing on shoulder placement, leg lines, and the precision of her positions. Special attention was paid to technique, turnout, and elegant presentation.

A look at Yana Zaikina, the champion of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, preparing for competition

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After their performance at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva let the junior group gymnasts know that fans were waiting for their autographs.

Competitions are about more than just striving for results; they also create special moments that take place off the floor

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped them get into the right frame of mind for a successful performance.

Focus and a sense of responsibility, that was the mindset of the junior group gymnasts as they took the floor for the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Our gymnasts will long remember the stands at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest for the lovely signs, stuffed animals, and the fans' heartfelt emotions.

Yana Zaikina and Ksenia Savinova thank everyone who came to support them and share in the excitement of the competition

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Among the fans were the gymnast's relatives, who traveled all the way from Gatchina.

During the apparatus finals at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Ksenia Savinova was cheered on from the stands with chants and posters

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Sasha has a new clubs routine! Its choreographer is Irina Zenovka.

Performances of our seniors Alexandra Borisova and Varvara Toporova on the second day of the all-around

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The final performances of the juniors from the Academy at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Alisa Medvedeva from Moscow also congratulated the athlete on her first competition since her recovery.

That is how fans greeted Varvara Toporova from the Republic of Kalmykia at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The Olympic champion also suggested creating new costumes for Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina.

A conversation between Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva regarding a new leotard for Yana Zaikina, made for her ribbon routine

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At the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva watched Nicole Rimarachin Diaz’s hoop routine and took note of one of the transitions. Together with the gymnast and her coach, Laysan Savitskaya, Alina Kabaeva analyzed the sequence and suggested a version that flows without a pause.

"You need to do the skill while rotating"

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At the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, gymnast Saeed Alshamsi Annabel Humaid Jasim from the UAE and her coach Aziza Mamadzhanova met Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

"She dreams of meeting you!"

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Before the hoop routine, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Varvara Toporova from the Republic of Kalmykia get into the right mindset for her performance, and afterwards congratulated the gymnast on her successful result.

The Olympic champion helps Varvara Toporova get into the right mindset for her performance with hoop

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The gymnast from Volgograd took first-place finish in the junior all-around event at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

Yana Zaikina signs autographs following her successful performance at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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What was it like during the ribbon routine of Yana Zaikina from Volgograd? Watch our video to find out!

Motivational guidance, warm support, and a quick breakdown of mistakes from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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Alina Kabaeva supported Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina before she went out for her clubs and ribbon routines, and also helped her to get into the right mindset for bold performances.

On the second day of the all-around competition at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, the Olympic champion was right there by the gymnasts' side!

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Individual senior gymnasts received their medals based on the all-around results at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest. The gold went to Varvara Toporova from the Republic of Kalmykia, silver to Ulyana Yanus from the Omsk Region, and bronze to Anna Kamenshchikova from Belarus.

Here comes the moment all the hard work was for — the award ceremony!

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This is how the Olympic champion got Yana Zaikina from Volgograd into the right mindset before her clubs routine at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest!

"Enjoy yourself, look out there, and share your beauty with the people!"

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Following the completion of the junior all-around competition at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, the program choreographer for Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Irina Zenovka, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva discussed the gymnast's performance and her new leotard for the ribbon routine.

"I have goosebumps again"

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The Olympic champion helped Alexandra Borisova from Moscow overcome her nerves before stepping onto the carpet for the first time at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest.

"Where do you want to be? On the podium? Come on, go ahead!”

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The passionate support of the fans helped individual gymnasts Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz achieve the three highest total scores across four apparatuses.

Bringing together highlights from our juniors' performances on the second day of the all-around at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest!

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The top three medalists are: the group gymnasts from the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Russian national team, gymnasts from the Trudovye Rezervy All-Russian Athletic and Sports Society from Moscow, and the group gymnasts from Belarus.

And this is how the awards ceremony for the junior group exercise gymnasts went at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest!

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Medals were presented to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Anel Dinisheva Kazakhstan by Lyubov Charkashyna, the Belarusian National team Head coach and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, Natalia Nazarova, the General Director of the Yubileyny Athletic Facility, and Tatiana Kolesnikova, the President of the St. Petersburg Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation and Director of the Zhemchuzhina Rhythmic Gymnastics Center.

Let’s watch the full medal ceremony for the junior individual gymnasts at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest!

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Before the start of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met the head coach of the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics group team, Emanuela Maccarani.

The meeting between the Olympic champion and the head coach of the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics group team, Emanuela Maccarani

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On the first day of the tournament, the gymnast delivered the top score across the two apparatuses. Following the performance, came words of support and an important piece of advice: Yana has already outgrown this routine, which means new goals and the next step lie ahead.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Yana Zaikina from Volgograd to set up for her ball routine at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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At the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Ksyusha Savinova from Gatchina get into the zone before her ball routine and reminded her of the essentials: don't relax, hold the shape, and finish every single element.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Ksyusha Savinova from Gatchina get into the zone before her ball routine

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Following the first day of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz took third place. Let's watch how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva psyched the gymnast up before her ball routine and helped analyze and correct her mistakes after the performance.

"Don't give up, understand? Keep getting cleaner and cleaner"

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It is important to watch the apparatus until the very end and precisely calculate every throw. Let's watch how the gymnasts polished the difficult point step-by-step to achieve a flawless execution.

Alina Kabaeva reviewed a ball exchange with the junior group exercise gymnasts and drew their attention to the details

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Alina Kabaeva reminded the junior group exercise gymnasts of the need to stay calm and focused until the very end of their routine.

Video

Academy students set an example. Alexandra Ponomareva speaks about hip-hop

Here is how the Academy congratulated Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina on her belated birthday!

The medalists of the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest Cup share insights about their preparation and performance