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Alina Kabaeva

04.09.2026. The Olympic champion met with the individual gymnasts of the Academy. Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova talked to the athletes.

"Just as a human being cannot live without oxygen, a gymnast cannot live without ballet"

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04.09.2026. The Olympic champion once trained under the specialist’s guidance. She now teaches choreography to the Academy students.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva speaks with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova

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26.08.2026. That day, Alesya and her coach, Alina Gusarova, were in Yekaterinburg, where another Academy gymnast, Alexandra Borisova, was competing.

On August 22, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz celebrated her birthday, and Alina Kabaeva congratulated her

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Academy Life

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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August marked the season's main event — the World Championships. Our athletes proved that after a five-year suspension, they are ready to compete again at the highest level.

Results of the month: August 2026

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The event took place at the Sirius Concert Center.

The gymnasts and coaches of the Academy attended the Shostakovich Time concert program

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MA Academy

Young guests were treated to an entertainment program with actors, face painting and a beauty bar, dance flash mobs and master classes.

Martial Arts Academy hosts Knowledge Day

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Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva congratulated children, parents, teachers, and coaches on September 1.

Congratulations from Olympic champion and president of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva on Knowledge Day

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The Alina Festival

The broadcast will take place on Sunday, August 30, at 11:30 AM Moscow time (GMT+3).


The Rossiya 1 TV channel will broadcast the 2022 Alina festival

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The choreographer and director of the Alina festival, Irina Zenovka, shared her impressions of the three intense days of rehearsals.

"It should be a super show." Irina Zenovka said about the preparations for the 2026 Alina Festival

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Choreographer Alexander Mogilev shared what tasks he faces in the process of creating the 2026 Alina Festival.

"What they can do, both with and without apparatus, is incredible!" Choreographer Alexander Mogilev spoke about the rehearsals for the 2026 Alina Festival

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Moscow group gymnasts, Alisa Medvedeva and Arina Tkachuk spoke about preparations for the “Alina”‑2026 festival, their work with choreographers, and the unusual choreography.

"We've never done anything like this!" Moscow group gymnasts, Alisa Medvedeva and Arina Tkachuk talk about preparing for the “Alina”‑2026 festival

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Competitions

Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz took first place in the all‑around at the 13th Summer Student Spartakiad Final!

Results of the all‑around at the 13th Summer Student Spartakiad Final

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26.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the Russian group gymnasts from St. Petersburg why it's important not to relax, even in the simple parts of the program. She recalled the apparatus loss at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which cost her the gold medal.

"I also sort of relaxed at the Olympics. But then I pulled myself together, and you will too"

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26.08.2026. It is necessary to avoid wasting time on the risky approach.

Аhead of the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg on where to re-intercept the clubs

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25.08.2026. While the Russian National team gymnasts were preparing for the World Championships in St. Petersburg, Alina Kabaeva watched a training session by young athlete Marika Saenko.

"Smile. Well done!"

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26.08.2026. At the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated Sofia Ilteriakova and her coach, Natalia Glemba, on their successful performance at the World Championships, supported Alexandra Borisova from Moscow after completing her all-around competition, and also praised Anastasia Vlasenko's performance and the work of her coach, Laysan Savitskaya.

"You're an amazing gymnast!"

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24.08.2026. And the Olympic champion suggested she send a video to try out for the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy! 

A young gymnast told Alina Kabaeva about her dream

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24.08.2026. Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad was held at the Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics Center in Yekaterinburg. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva came to the capital of the Urals to support the gymnasts and deliver a speech.

"Gorgeous! Have we ever even dreamed of something like this?"

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24.08.2026. We're sharing a video with these warm moments at the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad.

So many fans wanted to get their picture taken with Alina Kabaeva

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24.08.2026. Her meeting with her youngest fans was especially touching.

Even more moments from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's meeting with fans

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24.08.2026. Take a look at the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's welcome to the fans at the Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnastics Center in Yekaterinburg!

"Alina Maratovna, you're the best!"

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23.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva delivered a speech at the Russian Peoples’ Spartakiad in Yekaterinburg. She thanked everyone who has contributed to the development of Russian rhythmic gymnastics over the past decades and noted that it was thanks to them that Russia's team gold at the 2026 World Championships was possible.

"We can and must achieve great success!"

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22.08.2026. It was tough, and not everything worked out right away or consistently.

This was the preparation for the World Championships

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21.08.2026. At the control training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested changing a move during the skills test, and judges Zlata Tulubaeva, Evgeniya Gertsikova, and Olga Minigalina helped the gymnast from St. Petersburg refine the details.

A new highlight in Maria Borisova's clubs routine—in a new video from her World Championships preparations!

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20.08.2026. During the workout in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva together with coach Elena Petunina helped group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national team from St. Petersburg to practice the exchange in the exercise with hoops and clubs.

"Don't be afraid of loads and repetitions!"

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19.08.2026. While working on the clubs routine, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, choreographer Irina Zenovka, coach Irina Gusarova, and judge Ekaterina Lots advised Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg how to save time during the penché pivot and execute additional rotations.

"You have potential, make use of it"

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19.08.2026. At a training session for the Russian team from St. Petersburg ahead of the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva emphasized the importance of precision with the apparatus.

Take a look at another video of the preparations for the main competition of the season!

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18.08.2026. We recall a moment during the preparation for the World Championships in Novogorsk!

"Get in rhythm with the music the way you want, the way you feel it"

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18.08.2026. Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg some advice: trust your instincts, work carefully with the apparatus, and never doubt yourself.

"Be scared, but do it anyway!"

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15.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Russian gymnasts and coaches on their gold medal in the team all-around at the World Championships in Germany.


"I believed in you, my sunshines!"

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13.08.2026. Behind-the-scenes footage from the second day of the tournament in Germany, how the Olympic champion cheered on the gymnast.

Alina Kabaeva is in constant contact with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg

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13.08.2026. Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed the leotards of Maria Borisova from St. Petersburg and suggested creating a new look for the gymnast ahead of the main competition of the season. A few weeks later, Masha is performing her ribbon routine at the World Championships in her brand new unitard.

"I want a kind of a new leotard!"

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12.08.2026. The athletes worked so hard all season and deserve to represent the country at the season's biggest event.

From the Russian Championships to the World Championships!

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10.08.2026. The Olympic champion spoke about the importance of going into competition with the right mindset.

Before the World Championships, Alina Kabaeva spoke with the Russian team from St. Petersburg

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09.08.2026. Following the control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva wished the gymnasts, coaches, and choreographers good luck ahead of the World Championships and reminded them how crucial it is to be a united team.

"Everyone needs to unite and move forward together as one team!"

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09.08.2026. Following the control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared words of encouragement with Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk region, Mariia Borisova and the group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national group team from St. Petersburg, and also presented them an icon before their departure for the World Championships.

"I worry about you so much, truly, but I know that everything will come together for you"

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05.08.2026. Every unnecessary movement wastes time and disrupts the rhythm of the routine. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed the Russian national group team from St. Petersburg how to transition immediately into an exchange right after catching the ball. A few repetitions—and the combination becomes noticeably cleaner.


Alina Kabaeva shows the Russian national group team from St. Petersburg how to transition immediately into an exchange right after catching the ball

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06.08.2026. During a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Central Gymnastics Center, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Natalia Lashchinskaya advised Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg on how to more accurately time her ribbon routine to the music.

Alina Kabaeva and Natalia Lashchinskaya advise Mariia Borisova on how to more accurately time her ribbon routine to the music

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06.08.2026. During the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted the progress made by the Russian national group exercise team from St. Petersburg in their ball routine and shared warm memories of her choreography classes with Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova.



Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted the progress made by the Russian national group exercise team from St. Petersburg

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06.08.2026. The complete video of the start of the control training at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, featuring Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, fans, coaches, choreographers, and judges.

The start of the control training at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, featuring Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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06.08.2026. During the control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg about how important it is to divide attention across every aspect of the routine, never forgetting either the artistry or the technical component.

"The most important thing is to work for the result!"

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05.08.2026. During the training session of Maria Borisova from St. Petersburg, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with judges Olga Minigalina, Olga Frolova, and Natalya Lashchinskaya, reviewed the execution of her risk with a ball. After several successful attempts, Masha received another assignment — to perform the risk one more time, but this time for herself, in order to lock in the feeling of the correct execution.


"Think ahead, like in chess!"

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05.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with coaches Irina Gusarova, Natalya Lashchinskaya, and Olga Minigalina, gave Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg tips on how to better feel the music during her routine. However, the judges' opinions were divided on one of the elements, so she had to perform it one more time.



"Listen to the music — it will help you!"

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05.08.2026. Alina Kabaeva welcomed the young spectators before the control training session in St. Petersburg ahead of the World Championships and asked them to cheer for the gymnasts.


"Imagine that we are at the World Championships!"

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04.08.2026. Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva went over a section of the five-ball routine with the Russian national group exercise team from St. Petersburg and drew attention to the quality of exchanges and the timing in execution of every single element.



"All catches happen on strong legs"

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04.08.2026. Technique is important, but it is the music that sets the rhythm for the entire routine. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained to Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region why simply executing elements is not enough: it is important to feel the musical pattern, accelerate in time, and not to lose the tempo.



Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explaines to Arina Kovshova why it is important to feel the musical pattern

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04.08.2026. During a training session ahead of the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained to Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg why it is important in a risk not only to execute the throw correctly but also to instantly begin the rotational movement.


"Once you’ve thrown it — immediately go after the apparatus"

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04.08.2026. During a training session in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova guided Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg on how to polish her clubs routine and maintain her tempo in difficult rotations. Additionally, alongside judge Ekaterina Lots, the Olympic champion helped the gymnast to sort out her risk execution errors.

Video Archive

"Just as a human being cannot live without oxygen, a gymnast cannot live without ballet"

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva speaks with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova

On August 22, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz celebrated her birthday, and Alina Kabaeva congratulated her