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Alina Kabaeva

07.03.2026. After the end of the Russian Championships, choreographer Lyudmila Duganova and Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg warmly congratulated Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region on the first place.

Alina Kabaeva thanked coach Tatiana Amelchenko, who had worked with Arina Kovshova before

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07.03.2026. On March 6, not only Academy gymnast Yana Zaikina celebrated her birthday, but also Valentina Tereshkova, the world's first female cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union, lieutenant general, and full holder of the For Merit to the Fatherland order.

Alina Kabaeva and the Academy team congratulate Yana Zaikina and Valentina Tereshkova

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07.03.2026. At the Russian Championship, Olympic champion was congratulated on the upcoming March 8 holiday by world swimming champion Alexander Krasnykh, world artistic gymnastics champion Ivan Stretovich, NBA champion Timofey Mozgov, world bobsled medalist Dmitry Trunenkov, Olympic canoe sprint champion Yuri Postrigay, Olympic diving champion Ilya Zakharov, world sambo champion Suren Balachinsky, and Olympic artistic gymnastics champion Artur Dalaloyan.

At the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was congratulated on the upcoming March 8 holiday by the guests of honor of the tournament

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Opinion

She told us how programs of gymnasts changed and also highlighted participants with the brightest compositions from her point of view.

The judge of the Artistry Panel Anna Titova shares her impressions of the Russian Championships

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Competitions

The first winners of medals of the Russian Championships were determined.

Eva Kononova and Arina Kovshova won the hoop and ball finals at the Russian Championships

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The gymnast will continue to compete in the team event and, accordingly, qualify for the individual all-around.

Mariia Borisova withdrew from the individual event finals at the Russian Championships due to health reasons

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Anastasia Vlasenko is second and Ulyana Yanus came in third.

Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region is the Russian champion in the hoop

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region, and Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region are in the top 3 after two routines.

Three Academy gymnasts are leaders after the second qualification day in the all-around

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Competitions in the individual program are held from March 2 to March 6.

The plot of the Rossiya 1 TV channel about the start of an individual program at the Russian Championship

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Another reason to remember our girls' victory.

Channel Russia 1 final report on the Russian Championship in group exercises

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MA Academy

The tournament was held from February 27 to March 1.

Our judokas won four medals at the World Grand Slam tournament in Tashkent

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Academy Life

There were posters, balloons, loud chants and warm hugs at the airport.

The Academy group gymnasts were met after the Russian Championships

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She thanked the Academy team and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for their support and participation in her preparation.

"I'm so proud of our team!" Coach Anna Ustsova talks about the victory of the Academy group gymnasts in the all-around at the Russian Championships

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06.03.2026. The silver medal of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region in the clubs at the Russian Championships is the result of the work of a whole team of professionals.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports Arina Kovshova before the performance with clubs

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06.03.2026. After the performances, she sorts out together with the athletes why inaccuracies occurred in the program and advises how to avoid them further on.

Alina Kabaeva helps the gymnasts to see growth points in mistakes

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06.03.2026. Together with coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and choreographer Natalia Belugina, she helped the gymnast perfect the accents at the beginning of her routine.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's clubs training with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region

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06.03.2026. Why is it important to keep concentration and continue doing your job calmly even if something goes awry — Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg about that after the clubs routine on the third qualification day of the Russian Championships.

"I do not know whether I could have made it this way"

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05.03.2026. We invite you to look back at how this routine was created. The choreographer was Natalia Belugina. The Academy coaches Evgenyia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina also played an active role in the process.




The Olympic champion took an active part in the creating of the Eva Kononova hoop program

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05.03.2026. After the Moscow championship, the gymnast listened to the guidance of the Olympic champion and worked on her mistakes together with her coach Irina Gusarova, so that a month later she could perform decently at the Russian championships.



Every victory begins with overcoming yourself — this is precisely what Alina Kabaeva taught Alexandra Borisova

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05.03.2026. Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region won the ball final at the Russian Championships.

"This isn't the end, it's just the beginning!"

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05.03.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Alina Festival choreographer Irina Zenovka helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg not to loose the mood of the music in her ball exercise by suggesting that she emphasized the accents.

"The East indeed!"

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04.03.2026. Alongside Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region at the country's main competition were Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coach Evgeniya Eliseeva, and other Academy staff.

"This is a shared achievement"

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04.03.2026. Sasha Borisova's hoop routine becomes more intense and daring with each competition. She qualified for the individual events finals at the Russian Championship with it, finishing sixth.

The process of creating Alexandra Borisova's ball exercise with the participation of the Olympic champion

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03.03.2026. Elizaveta Chernova, Elena Egorova and two-time Olympic champion Evgenia Kanaeva, the stage director of her programs, also supported the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region before and after hoop and ball routines.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports Arina Kovshova during the qualification at the Russian Championships

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03.03.2026. This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supported Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg on the first day of qualifying for the Russian Championship. Her coach, Irina Gusarova, was also with her.

"You're my fighter"

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03.03.2026. The program was created by Irina Zenovka, Alina Festival choreographer, while Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Mariia's personal coach, Irina Gusarova added interesting details.

How the routine of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg with ball was created with the Olympic champion

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03.03.2026. We want to recall one of the training sessions, during which Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva said some very important words to the girls. It was with this spirit that they took to the court, fighting to the end and showcasing the champion's spirit even in their first senior competition.

"We need to go til the end"

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03.03.2026. Take a look at how Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva motivated Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd ahead of her hoop routine.

Before and after her performance at the Russian Championship, the Olympic champion stayed in touch with our gymnasts

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02.03.2026. Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg performed her hoop routine perfectly at the start of the 2026 Russian Championship, taking the lead in the standings.

Motivation for Mariia Borisova from Alina Kabaeva

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02.03.2026. Alina Kabaeva reminded everyone of the importance of total dedication and also shared an effective training method, citing five-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Nellie Kim as an example.

What words did the Olympic champion find for Eva Kononova at one of the training sessions at the Academy in February?

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02.03.2026. Victory at the Russian Championship was the result of the work of the entire Academy team and the support of the Olympic champion.

"With pleasure, but with a cool head"

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02.03.2026. This video is about how the swan dance, which brought the girls victory in the all-around competition, was created.

Alina Kabaeva together with Irina Zenovka works on the Academy group gymnasts routine with five balls

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02.03.2026. And how the gymnasts managed to implement all the advice at the Russian Championship, watch the video.

Alina Kabaeva, together with coach Anna Ustsova, advised Alina Proshchalykina on how to best execute the vault in the five-ball exercise

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02.03.2026. Alina Kabaeva addressed the athletes and their coaches with parting words before the first day of competition. We’re sharing these moments in a new video!

Before the Russian Championship, the Olympic champion was in touch with our gymnasts during floor testing

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02.03.2026. The Russian Championship began with floor testing for the Academy gymnasts.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps the athletes get into the right frame of mind

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01.03.2026. Together with coach Anna Ustsova and choreographer Elena Egorova, they were practicing a routine with five balls.

Academy group gymnasts evening training session, featuring Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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28.02.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulated the Academy group gymnasts after winning the all-around at the Russian Championships. The gymnasts' coach is Anna Ustsova, and the choreographer is Elena Egorova.


"Soon, we’ll grow into beautiful white swans!"

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28.02.2026. For the decisive day of the Russian Championship, the Academy group gymnasts prepared with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova.


"The apparatus won't come to you on its own"

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28.02.2026. What should be the approach to training before important competitions? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva discussed this with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the Russian Championship.


"A cool head, but a warm heart, do you understand?"

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28.02.2026. The Academy group gymnasts routines before their hoop and club routine at the Russian Championship and are sharing them with you.


Coach Anna Ustsova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnasts prepare for the Russian Championships

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28.02.2026. On the first day of the Russian Championship, Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova prepared the group gymnasts for their performance with hoops and clubs. The Olympic champion also tested their reaction time before taking to the floor.


"You don't have to think about throwing anymore. Your mind will do it all for you"

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28.02.2026. And she also explained why it is important to maintain a balance between teamwork and personal responsibility in the group exercise.

The Olympic champion explained to Zlata Remchukova how to make a throw correctly for herself and a transfer throw in collaboration

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28.02.2026. During the floor testing ahead of the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova found the right words for our senior group gymnasts to help them brace the first competition day with confidence.



"Remember: fight for every element. Don't forget that!"

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28.02.2026. For the Academy group exercise gymnasts, the Russian Championships are a completely new tournament, with a reshaped lineup and fresh programs. 
The choreographer and stage director for the program is Irina Zenovka. 

Alina Kabaeva took an active part in the staging of the Academy group gymnasts program

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28.02.2026. The result is the second place in the interim standings! 

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva together with coach Anna Ustsova helps the Academy group exercise gymnasts to understand the transfers in the hoop and club routine

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28.02.2026. The entire Academy watched the performance of group exercise gymnasts with hoops and clubs, while athletes and coaches cheered for the girls in Novogorsk. Coach Anna Ustsova, choreographer Elena Egorova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva were with the team at the tournament — their emotions speak for themselves!





Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports the Academy group gymnasts on the first day of the Russian Championships

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22.02.2026. A perfect fouetté isn't just about good rotations. It also requires a clean entry and consistent control of all body parts. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva reminded Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region of this during a training session before the Russian Championships.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Eva Kononova practice fouetté

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22.02.2026. After the second day of competition, she congratulated the gymnasts on their medals and encouraged Ksenia to compete in the individual event finals.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, even from a distance, closely followed the performances of Ksenia Savinova, Yana Zaikina, and Karolina Pakhtusova at the Gracia Fair Cup

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21.02.2026. The gymnast from the Novosibirsk region is preparing for the Russian Championships with coach Elizaveta Chernova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

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Alina Kabaeva thanked coach Tatiana Amelchenko, who had worked with Arina Kovshova before

Alina Kabaeva and the Academy team congratulate Yana Zaikina and Valentina Tereshkova

At the Russian Championship, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was congratulated on the upcoming March 8 holiday by the guests of honor of the tournament