Young gymnast shows Alina Kabaeva's signature element

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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