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Alina Kabaeva

06.11.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Chernova showed Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region how to make the dance floor more artistic, and paid attention to the position of the foot and the ball during the throw.

"Keep the ball until the very end!"

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06.11.2026. At a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva not only explained to Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk how to create an image to the music of the program, but also helped give character and expressiveness to the movements in a new exercise with clubs.

"If you’re shy, they’ll beat you in terms of artistry!"

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06.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva showed the athlete how to properly throw the apparatus so that it fits into the rhythmic pattern.

The Olympic champion helps Arina Kovshova add accents to her new clubs routine

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Competitions

The team from Nizhny Novgorod (Avangard) became the leaders. Second place went to the Moscow team, and the Krasnodar Territory is third.

The results of the first day in the all-around among the senior group exercise teams at the Cup of the Strongest final

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The team from the Omsk Region, which is also part of the national team’s main squad, is in the lead, while gymnasts from the Labor Reserves sports society in Moscow are in third place.

The Academy group team currently holds second place in the junior all-around competition following the first day of the Cup of the Strongest finals

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Second and third places are also held by Academy gymnasts: Yana Zaikina and Alesya Naifonova.

Ksenia Savinova is in the lead after two apparatus routines in the junior all-around competition at the Cup of the Strongest final

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Academy Life

October brought new victories and exciting events for our gymnasts - both in Russia and abroad.

Results of the month: October 2026

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At the Academy, the Olympic champion was thanked for her contributions to every gymnast and for her valuable advice.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was wished well on Coaches’ Day

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The Alina Festival

George Panait explained the uniqueness of the show on the stage of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center.

"This is a unique phenomenon for India!" Technical Director of The Grand Theatre talks about the Alina festival in Mumbai

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Аssociation

Although they did not qualify for the event based on the results of the Russian Championships, the Association granted them this opportunity. Through their hard work and performance, they managed to outperform some of their rivals and secure a spot in the final stage.

Gymnasts who were able to compete in the qualifying stages thanks to the Sky Grace International Association quota have made it to the final of the Cup of the Strongest

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The competitions will be held from November 6 to 8.

A podium training was held ahead of the start of the Cup of the Strongest final in Moscow

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The tournament will be held in Moscow from November 6 to 8.

Academy athletes athletes will take part in the Cup of the Strongest final

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva sent congratulations for National Unity Day.


A message for National Unity Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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01.11.2026. Following the 2026 Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spent time talking with guests and audience members from India and posed for keepsake photos with everyone who wished to take one.

Alina Kabaeva spends time talking with guests and audience members from India

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30.10.2026. All the creators of the show, the gymnasts, dancers, and musicians received well-deserved ovations from the audience to the touching words of the festival's timeless anthem, "Most, the Most," which was performed in English this time.

The finale of the Alina festival, featuring the Olympic champion

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30.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva met with the gymnasts during a rehearsal in Mumbai and congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their victory in the club standings at the AEON Cup.

Alina Kabaeva’s meeting with the gymnasts at a rehearsal in Mumbai

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30.10.2026. Valery Abisalovich became the conductor for the new stage interpretation of the The Firebird ballet at the 2026 Alina Festival.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met with People’s Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev

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30.10.2026. The day before the start of the Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited a rehearsal in Mumbai and greeted the participants and the team creating the show.

Attention to everyone and joyful meetings with the Olympic champion

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29.10.2026. After the rehearsal of the Alina 2026 festival, the Olympic champion congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their successful performance at the AEON Cup World Club Championship.

Photos with Alina Kabaeva, smiles, flowers, and words of gratitude

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24.10.2026. The Olympic champion praised the gymnasts for their competitive spirit and diligence.

Alina Kabaeva summarized the interim results of working with the new head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani

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23.10.2026. 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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23.10.2026. 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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23.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva asked the gymnast to live in the present moment and give it her all.

Before the departure for the AEON Cup, the Olympic champion offered important words of encouragement to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd

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21.10.2026. 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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21.10.2026. Video from the training session in Novogorsk.

Some advice on how to stay calm during a performance

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21.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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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20.10.2026. 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.

"I want to see the correct open shape"

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19.10.2026. 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.

"You should take everything calmly"

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18.10.2026. 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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18.10.2026. 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 gives pointers to Yana Zaikina on how to make the transitions more logical in her clubs routine

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18.10.2026. 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.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva works with Yana Zaikina on a hoop exercise ahead of the AEON Cup

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17.10.2026. 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.

Alina Kabaeva summarizes the results of the control training session in Novogorsk ahead of the AEON Cup World Club Championship

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17.10.2026. 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.

Alina Kabaeva reviews Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element

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17.10.2026. 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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16.10.2026. Showing how the Olympic champion greeted the gymnasts and coaches before it began.

A control training session with Alina Kabaeva was held in Novogorsk

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12.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva watched Agniya Kraeva from Moscow perform her hoop routine and analyzed her jumps and planche turn. The Olympic champion focused on her body alignment, shoulder work, and the position of her supporting leg.

"I’m asking you — give it 100% on the jump, or even more!"

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11.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and choreographer Irina Zenovka demonstrate how to infuse movement with character.

Continuing work on technical mastery with the hoop, here’s a session featuring Mariia Borisova and the Olympic champion

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11.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested an interesting way to pass through the hoop, while choreographer Irina Zenovka helped refine the movement.

The creative process behind a new exercise performed by Mariia Borisova with the Olympic champion

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11.10.2026. Before the training session began, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told the National team Head coach Emanuela Maccarani about her favorite song and helped the group team members get into the right mindset for a productive session.

Great spirits at the training camp in St. Petersburg with the Olympic champion

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09.10.2026. Before competing at the Aura Cup in Zagreb, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offered support and valuable advice to Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz. Afterward, they reviewed the elements and worked through the challenging parts of the routine.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offers support to Alesya Naifonova before competing at the Aura Cup in Zagreb

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09.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited the National group exercise team's training camp, which has kicked off in St. Petersburg.

"Making a spectacular entrance into world history!"

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08.10.2026. After a rehearsal for the Alina festival in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the participants.

"The whole world looks up to Russian rhythmic gymnastics"

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09.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested replacing a boomerang with a fouetté for Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg — an element the gymnast performs particularly well. She also went over the piece performed by Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow.

Preparing for the Alina festival together with the Olympic champion

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08.10.2026. The Olympic champion reviewed the hoop routine run-through of Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and suggested adding this element to it.



Video Archive

"Keep the ball until the very end!"

"If you’re shy, they’ll beat you in terms of artistry!"

The Olympic champion helps Arina Kovshova add accents to her new clubs routine