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Alina Kabaeva

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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Workouts

Preparations for the World Championships are continuing.

A control training session was held in Novogorsk with the participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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Academy Life

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Important information!

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Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy gives young professionals the opportunity to develop and apply their knowledge in working with talented athletes.

The career path of Olga Frolova, Ekaterina Lotz, Elizaveta Zorkina and Daria Pirogova

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Judging at international tournaments, working with gymnasts of the Russian national team, and continuous professional development are the opportunities offered by the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.


The path of the Master of Sports of Russia and Academy coach Olga Minigalina

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The Academy unlocks unique opportunities for young coaches to grow professionally and advance their careers, as proven by the success of our specialists.


The professional path and achievements of the coaching staff of the Academy

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Opinion

The gymnast shared her memories of the last tournament, and also spoke about the support of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

"I went out there and performed from the heart." Ksenia Savinova talks about the Crystal Rose tournament

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Competitions

Academy gymnasts Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd won two medals each.

The results of individual junior finals at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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There, Alina Kabaeva is helping the Russian national team gymnasts prepare for the World Championships, which will be held from August 12 to 16 in Frankfurt am Main.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked with gymnasts during a training session in Novogorsk

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The European Champion was awarded the title of "Mini-Miss," and fans prepared a poster with warm words of support for the gymnast.


Yana Zaikina won the title of "Mini–Miss" at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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The gymnast became the champion of the all-around among the juniors.

“Alina Maratovna told me, 'You need to take risks now, while you are young'.” Evelina Tandalova talks about emotions after the Crystal Rose tournament

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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.

"You see, the music itself is waiting for you"

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04.08.2026. During a workout in Novogorsk, the Olympic champion together with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, worked on the fouetté turns in the clubs routine of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region. Alina Kabaeva and the specialists advised the gymnast to perform an exact number of double turns to maintain her tempo and execution cleanliness.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches work on the fouetté turns in the clubs routine of Arina Kovshova

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04.08.2026. During a workout in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg the correct entry into a leap for a hoop catch. This video shows how to properly prepare the legs and keep moving right away. The routine was choreographed and directed by Irina Zenovka.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shows Mariia Borisova the correct entry into a leap for a hoop catch during a workout in Novogorsk

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04.08.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with choreographer and stage director Irina Zenovka, coaches Ekaterina Lots and Elizaveta Chernova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, explained to Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region how to perform the skill at the end of her clubs routine so that it gets credited.

Sometimes the secret to clean execution is not in the catch itself, but in moving toward the apparatus

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03.08.2026. During a control training session in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva suggested removing the skill on the fouetté in the clubs routine of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, to help the gymnast keep up with the music. The Olympic champion, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova, also explained to the athlete why it is crucial to maintain the tempo throughout the routine.




"Music helps you there!"

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02.08.2026. During a pre-World Championships training session in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva explained to Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region how to distribute her weight when entering a planche, while Academy coaches Elizaveta Chernova, Olga Minigalina, Olga Frolova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova helped the gymnast practice her rotation.

A step-by-step review of the approach to a spectacular planche from the Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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01.08.2026. During a control training session in Novogorsk, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg received valuable feedback from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and judges Olga Minigalina, Olga Frolova, Natalya Kukushkina, and Evgenia Gertsikova.

Valuable feedback from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva during a control training session in Novogorsk

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31.07.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova advised Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region on how to increase the rotational force in her ball routine.

During training before the World Championships, the planché technique, a valuable element, received a lot of attention

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30.07.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and choreographer and stage director Irina Zenovka, reviewed a mistake in the hoop routine with World Cup stage medalist Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and explained why it is important not to rush during the risk element: a proper throw should be made, the apparatus should be given the necessary height, and only then a clean rebound should be done.

"The most important thing is a proper throw"

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29.07.2026. While working on the ball routine ahead of the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Irina Gusarova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg refine her helicopter element and her catch into a roll.


Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches help Mariia Borisova refine her helicopter element and her catch into a roll

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27.07.2026. During a workout in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Olga Minigalina and Irina Gusarova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova shared an effective way for Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg to practice difficult elements — the risk and the boomerang in her ribbon routine. Irina Zenovka is the choreographer and stage director of the program.




"So that it clicks in your mind, so that you can do it on autopilot"

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27.07.2026. What words helped European Championship silver medalist Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina capture her third gold medal at the "Crystal Rose" international tournament?

"Don’t let yourself relax!"

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27.07.2026. During a workout in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, helped Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region perfect her hoop fouetté technique. They paid special attention to the correct entry into the element, body posture, and hand and wrist work.



Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches help Arina Kovshova perfect her hoop fouetté technique

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27.07.2026. At the Crystal Rose international tournament, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region to shake off her nerves before the performance. 

"You need to perform for your own pleasure. This is a celebration!"

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27.07.2026. Just a few minutes before appearing on the floor at the Crystal Rose international tournament, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva together with coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped the silver medalist of the European Championships, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, find the focus before her ball routine.


"God bless, my sunshine. Go do the work!"

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27.07.2026. This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped European Champion Yana Zaikina from Volgograd to prepare properly for her hoop performance in the all-around at the Crystal Rose international tournament.


"You love rhythmic gymnastics, don't you? So go out there and perform with spirit!"

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25.07.2026. How to feel the apparatus, maintain focus, and confidently execute all elements — these are the exact tips the gymnast received before stepping onto the carpet for the all-around.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva works with Yana Zaikina to break down her ribbon routine at the Crystal Rose

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25.07.2026. The Olympic champion helped the Russian Junior Championship winner, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, get into the right mindset for the all-around performance. She drew attention to the details of the hoop risk element and reminded of the importance of staying focused.

Alina Kabayeva helps Ksenia Savinova prepare for the all-around performance at the Crystal Rose

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24.07.2026. During a training session with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva analyzes a risk element involving the ball and explains what to focus on: how to properly initiate the throw, how the arm and leg work, and why applying more force isn't always necessary. 

“No need to put too much power into the leg movement, just kick it back”

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24.07.2026. Together with Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Elizaveta Chernova, Olga Minigalina, and Olga Frolova continue to search for more precise transitions to make every movement look natural.

Working on Arina Kovshova's ball routine

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18.07.2026. In Novogorsk, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, along with coach Irina Gusarova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, worked on risks involving transitions to jeté en tournant and helicopter.

Mariia Borisova along with coach Irina Gusarova and Alina Kabaeva, works on risks involving transitions to jeté en tournant and helicopter

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15.07.2026. And coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova helped the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region find the most convenient option.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggests changing the order of elements in Arina Kovshova's ribbon routine

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15.07.2026. The gymnast also received help from her coach, Elizaveta Chernova, in working on this part of her routine.

During a training session in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva suggested to Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region which musical accents can be emphasized with body movements

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11.07.2026. At the World Cup floor testing in Milan, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was in touch and offered support to Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region.

"Slender, beautiful, strong!"

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03.07.2026. This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva greeted Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina after their vacation.

"Glad to see you, my sweeties"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches from Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace 26.06.2026. Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy helped the athletes analyze their mistakes and prepare for the Rhythmic World Challenge Cup.



"Try to perfect it to the end!"

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23.06.2026. Alina Kabaeva, together with Academy coaches Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina and choreographer Irina Zenovka, analyzed the roll and the ending into the risk in the ball routine with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region. The main requirement is tempo, because the elements must be intertwined and look like a single movement. The Olympic champion took the ball herself in order for the gymnast to better understand the technique of performing the skill.



"At a pace, in a single move!"

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21.06.2026. The Olympic champion explained to Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region the importance of throwing the apparatus. And she demonstrated the right technique.

A high and spectacular throw from Alina Kabaeva

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20.06.2026. One of Eva Kononova's classes with Olympic champion, Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, and choreographer Irina Zenovka before the European Championship focused on ball rolling. Alina Kabaeva demonstrated how to work with this apparatus on the floor.

Alina Kabaeva demonstrates Eva Kononova how to work with ball on the floor

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19.06.2026. Take a look at another clip from Alina Kabaeva's work with Tyumen region’s Eva Kononova. The Olympic champion emphasized that the rotational movements under the throw must be fast and that taking it easy on the floor is not an option.

"You can't rest on the floor"

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18.06.2026. In the first part, the gymnast is working with Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva on artistic accents and exits after the jeté en tournant and the Raffaeli turn.



Analysis of the hoop exercise by Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region together with the Olympic champion

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17.06.2026. Continuing the lesson, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Olga Minigalina and Evgeniya Eliseeva drew the attention of  Tyumen Region’s Eva Kononova to the technique of the planchet, fouetté, and twist.


"Leg and body, everything connects like a candle"

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16.06.2026. Together with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, Alina Kabaeva analyzed the mistakes of the gymnast from the Tyumen Region and demonstrated the fouetté technique.



Video Archive

"Think ahead, like in chess!"

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

"Imagine that we are at the World Championships!"