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Training

During one of the training sessions, the athletes prepared a routine to Pyotr Tchaikovsky's music from the Swan Lake ballet. Let's take a look at their result!

Junior group exercise gymnasts of the Academy continue to develop their choreographic skills under the guidance of Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova

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Under Veronika’s guidance, our gymnasts learn dance routines. Here, new movements, images, and ideas are born, helping the athletes develop their artistry, connect with the music, and become even more expressive. 

Classes with Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova are a place for creativity

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Polina Urdina, Alexandra Sheyanova, and Evgeniya Sheyanova train with Maria Sheyanova at the Ulyanovsk Martial Arts Palace Athletic School.


Athletes from Ulyanovsk, Moscow, and the Sirius Federal Territory tested their skills in group exercises at the Academy

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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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Alina Kabaeva

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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Olympic champion recalled the apparatus loss at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which cost her the gold medal.

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

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Take a look at the details that Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg refined in her ball routine during training before the World Championships.

"The dynamics must be clearly visible"

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This is necessary to avoid wasting time on the risky approach.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Mariia Borisova on where to re-intercept the clubs

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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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Let's see what exercises our group gymnasts perform.

A true school of movement and expressiveness—a class at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy with Russia’s Honored Coach and the National team choreographer Veronika Shatkova

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That's exactly what the preparation for the World Championships was like. It was tough, and not everything worked out right away or consistently.

Quantity over quality

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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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Anna Gondusova from St. Petersburg came to the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy for an audition.

"I want to get in here. Then become a famous gymnast and win championships!"

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New video from the World Championships preparations!

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

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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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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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Members of the All-Russian Panel of Judges reviewed an element performed by Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg when coach Irina Gusarova disagreed with the score.

During the pre-World Championships control training sessions, everything was just like a competition, even protests!

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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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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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Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the Russian team from St. Petersburg about the importance of going into competition with the right mindset.

"This is a great opportunity! And take full advantage of it."

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Listen to these important and touching words!

Laura Acosta addressed the Russian National team gymnasts before they left for the World Championships

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President of the St. Petersburg Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, Tatiana Kolesnikova, reminded Mariia Borisova of how, as a very young girl, Masha looked with admiration at the older gymnasts preparing for the World Championships. And now Masha herself has become a role model for the young athletes who cheer for her in the stands.




Watch a touching moment from a control training session in St. Petersburg!

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The spectators cheered Marina Malpica from Mexico, the Russian group team gymnasts, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, and Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center. The athletes heard the support throughout each performance. 


Take a look at how the fans cheered the gymnasts during a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center

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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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Together with Olga Minigalina, a member of the All-Russian Board of Judges, the gymnast from Mexico refined her clubs routine. The specialist pointed out an important nuance and advised what needed to be changed in performance.


Not only our gymnasts are preparing for the World Championships at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, but also Marina Malpica and her coach, Elisa Meza!

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Together with coach and judge Laura Acosta from Mexico, the Russian national team's group exercise gymnasts from St. Petersburg worked on the accents in their five-ball routine.


The final stage of preparation for the World Championships!

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Academy coaches and judges Ekaterina Lots and Olga Minigalina reviewed Masha's ball routine in detail. Watch our video to see the details in artistry and execution the experts helped to refine!




Let’s take a look at the control training at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, where European Championship medalist Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg performed!

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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.


How to eliminate extra steps after a catch?

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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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Together with Academy coach Olesya Kovaleva, gymnast Jojo Tawinun from Thailand is working on her expressiveness: adding fluidity, accents, and freedom of movement.


Just a few training sessions — and the routine already starts to look completely different

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Following the control run-throughs, Academy judges Olga Minigalina, Ekaterina Lots, Olga Frolova, and Zlata Tulubaeva evaluated the gymnasts' performances. The specialists explained why it is important to project energy to the spectators and judges, how the presentation affects the overall impression, and what technical nuances require attention to avoid losing points. Honored Coaches of Russia Veronika Shatkova and Inna Bystrova also took part in the training session.


What feedback did the group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national team from St. Petersburg receive during the control training session?

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During the training session, Honored Coach of Russia and national team choreographer Veronika Shatkova helps the gymnasts work on their lines, shoulder and arm positioning, expressive gaze, and smile — the details that make a performance truly alive and artistic.


Choreography is not just about the precision of movements, but also about the ability to convey a character

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Under the guidance of their coaches, the gymnasts worked with clubs and ribbons.



We took a look at the training session of athletes from the Bryansk Region!

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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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During the control training, Ekaterina Lots, Olga Frolova, Olga Minigalina, and the coaches analyzed the Russian national team's run-through in detail. The judging panel highlighted one of the most important elements of the composition — the accents, which must be clearly visible during the performance.



Judges and coaches analyze the Russian national team's run-through in detail during the control training

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A video featuring Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, fans, coaches, choreographers, and judges.

Showing the complete video of the start of the control training at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics

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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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During the control training session ahead of the World Championships, our gymnasts received very special support — young spectators in the stands cheered for Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and the Russian national group exercise team.


Every run-through — together!

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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.


A video about why it is important not to rest on your laurels even at a workout

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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. Watch the video to see if Masha managed to convince the strictest judge — her personal coach, Irina Gusarova.



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

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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.
