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Sky Grace

The gymnast will soon be heading to the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025, where she will be competing for the first time. In a new video, she talks about her ball routine.

Video greetings from Taisiya Serdyukova

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Academy Life

Academy Director Ekaterina Dyukova congratulated champion Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg and her coach Alina Gusarova. She also noted the efforts of Malika Timurshina from Kazan and Liya Rodionova from St. Petersburg.

The warm welcome of the participants of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament

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Workouts

During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Ekaterina Sergeeva helped Elina Khabirova from Kazan practice her fouetté and jump.

"Don't forget the comments that you get!"

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Competitions

The winner of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk has been determined.

Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg is the champion of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva took part in the training.

The Academy held a test training session ahead of Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025

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Remembering the international Sky Grace Cup-2022 Tournament

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The tournament will be held in Ulyanovsk from November 1 to 2.

Academy students will compete in the All-Russian Young Gymnasts competition

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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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MA Academy

The holiday is celebrated on October 28 all over the world.

Happy Judo Day!

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In 2025, the tournament will be held from November 12-14 in Beijing.

Remembering the first international Sky Grace Cup tournament

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The tournament will be held in Beijing November 12-14.

Ksenia Saliy will participate in the Sky Grace Cup and Beijing TOP Open — 2025

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At the Grand Prix Alem tournament in Astana, the gymnasts won 32 medals.


Academy gymnasts returned from international competitions in Kazakhstan

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Opinion

International tournament participant Anastasia Li from Astana assessed her competitors from Sky Grace and named her favorite athlete.



"I saw a completely different kind of gymnastics!" Young athlete Anastasia Li on her participation in the Grand Prix Alem

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The gymnasts talked about their preparation for the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025 in Beijing. The video also tells you about their favorite music and routines!

Video greeting from the senior group gymnasts from St. Petersburg

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What will their performances be like at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025? And what are the athletes expecting from fans? They share their thoughts in the video!

Video greetings from the team of senior group gymnasts from Nizhny Novgorod

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Let's see what song and handmade crafts the girls prepared together with their teacher, Natalia Lobko, in anticipation of the holiday.

The good wishes from the Academy preschoolers on National Unity Day

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The gymnasts learned more about Russia and also went on a culinary journey — the cards featured national delicacies from different ethnic groups our country, and the athletes' task was to match them with the regions.

A class for its students dedicated to National Unity Day

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During a control training session, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd failed her risks. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva immediately noticed the reason, the gymnast had lost concentration during a crucial moment.

"You need to focus when you're doing well, not relax!"

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During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coach Olesya Kovaleva, advised Sofia Vorobyeva from Moscow to practice the routine in sections.

"Then this puzzle will come together in one run-through!"

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During the control training session, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg didn't quite do her risks and some elements. But Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coaches Zlata Tulubaeva, Olga Minigalina, and Olesya Kovaleva, helped her improve her technique.

"Masha knows, the risks need to be redone"

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Continuing the training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova, who helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg add striking accents to her rope routine.

In the new composition, which our athlete will perform at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025, you will see a dynamic rhythmic pattern.

The magic in the details makes a program truly memorable!

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To perform at their best, athletes must not be afraid to experiment and try new things. The work of coaches who guide the gymnasts plays a key role in this. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva drew attention to this. Along with Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, Elizaveta Zorkina, and Olga Frolova, she helped Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region add complex elements to her ribbon routine and improve its technical performance.

"Take risks, do things, try!"

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During training at the Academy, Alina Kabaeva came up with a new and interesting ending to her ball routine. We'll be keeping an eye out for this spectacular ending in Veronika's performance!

A creative idea for Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg came from the Olympic champion!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and her coach, Irina Gusarova, worked on rhythm in a rope routine, which our athlete will use at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025.

"Have you ever tried boxing?"

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Veronika won the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk. Her coaches are Alina and Irina Gusarova, and the choreography was put together by Ekaterina Belova.

Take a look at fragments from our champion, Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg, performing ribbon and club routines

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The athletes promised that their clubs routine will make everyone at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025 dance.

We received another video greeting from the Russian junior team in group exercises

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Competing at the competition are Academy gymnasts Veronika Malinina and Liya Rodionova from St. Petersburg, Malika Timurshina from Kazan, and Olga Buyanova's students, Daria Barabanova and Anastasia Tebenkova from the Irkutsk Region, who were selected through the quota of the Sky Grace International Association.

Excerpts from our athletes' performances in Ulyanovsk

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The gymnast will compete in the juniors' program at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025 in Beijing.

Video greetings from Ksenia Salii

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Take a look at a fragment from a ball routine by Veronika Malinina of St. Petersburg, on the first day of the All-Russian Young Gymnasts tournament in Ulyanovsk.

Veronika is coached by Alina and Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.

A new leotard and a bedazzling fouetté!

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Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg was nervous during a training session at the Academy, but the Olympic champion supported the gymnast and pointed out that being nervous during training is a normal reaction that will help prepare for the competition.

Alina Kabaeva also gave the athlete and her coach, Alina Gusarova, tips on how to improve her pirouettes and dynamics in the hoop routine.

"Worry here with me, and you won't worry there"

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Do you want to know what advice on improving the program was given to her by Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova? Then watch our new video!

Mariia Borisova works on her look with a jump rope exercise

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva knows the answer to this question perfectly. She worked on this element together with Irina Gusarova for Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg.

How to make the rope catching in a walkover more interesting and cleaner?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the gymnast during the workout of the characteristic movements that complement the image.

Mariia Borisova is preparing a rope program to the music from the routine of "Courage. Warrior named Zoya"

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During the training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and her coach Irina Gusarova how the risk with the rope can be improved.

Successful performance of a risk begins with the correct approach

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We're sharing a continuation of a joint training session between Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, gymnast Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region, and Academy coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Frolova.

Practicing difficult elements with the Olympic champion

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Karina Bogdanova from the Saratov Region will compete in the pre-junior program.

What look is she going after in her ribbon routine? Find out after watching!

Video greetings from Karina Bogdanova

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Participants of the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025 are already amidst preparing for the competition in Beijing. And they're starting to send us video greetings!


Video greetings from Eva Chevtaeva

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The session with the Olympic champion ended with warm wishes on Coach's Day!

What did Alina Kabaeva wish the entire Academy coaching staff? And how did the students congratulate her? We'll show you.

A gift for the Olympic champion

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In her ribbon routine, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina performs to the Macarena, one of the most famous dance tunes in the world.

During training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast make her dance routine more expressive and gave her tips on how to keep up with the rhythm!

How to make the dance steps more eye-catching?

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Arm movement is crucial for artistry, the firmness of the ball influences the execution of elements, and muscle tension in the arms and legs influences the cleanliness of the performance.

Watch Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg practice the details!


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva knows that there are no small details when performing a routine

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During a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva taught Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region how to perform a clean risk and emphasize the throw to immediately make a strong statement.

"Make a statement!"

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Coach's Day is another important opportunity to thank your mentor for their hard work and patience.

Take a look at how the Academy group gymnasts thanked Anna Ustsova for her work with them

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The Academy preschoolers and their parents congratulated our coaches on their professional holiday and thanked them in an unusual way

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At a training session with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva demonstrated how to make the beginning of an exercise with a ribbon beautiful and expressive, and helped add artistry to the dance steps. And coach Olga Minigalina paid attention to parterre - she polished effectiveness of the transition with the gymnast.

"Take off, follow the music!"

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The Olympic champion demonstrates and tells!

How to take the ball properly?

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Alina Kabaeva

30.10.2025. During a joint training session at the Academy with gymnast Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Alina Kabaeva noticed the gymnast's incorrect technique in the ball routine.

The Olympic champion demonstrates and tells how to take the ball properly

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The relay dedicated to World Judo Day was held as well. Watch in our video from the Martial Arts Academy!

How did the open training session for young athletes go under the guidance of Evgeni Ivanov?

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A new video from the workout of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region with Alina Kabaeva is about that.

The proper technique of the club throw

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Alina Kabaeva and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva, Anna Ustsova, and Olga Frolova thought about how to add variety to Tyumen gymnast’s Eva Kononova's ribbon routine and achieve the maximum possible score for her apparatus work. 