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Workouts

During her ball practice, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg made two mistakes. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained that she needs to move on and test every element.


"You're euphoric because of the new music"

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During training with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy coaches, the gymnast demonstrated a true champion spirit.


Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region doesn't leave the floor until she's completed her plan and is satisfied with her results

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A live moment from a training session at the Academy with participation of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva. 


"Make a wish, everyone!"

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Academy Life

Isabella Rojas, Daliana Rosi Rodriguez, and Lizabeth Milay Godalez Borjas arrived for the training camp with coach Nely Borras.

Gymnasts from Cuba arrived for the training camp at the Academy

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Opinion

At the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, the gymnast from St. Petersburg won the all-around title. 

Mariia Borisova told why working with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva is valuable to her

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The Academy's junior group gymnasts successfully competed in the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, winning three gold medals out of three.

The Academy's junior group gymnasts and coach Daria Pirogova sum up the results of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Competitions

Preschoolers from free early development groups will show off what they've learned during their training at the Academy.



On May 19, the Academy will host the mAlinka tournament for the youngest gymnasts

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The competition was held in Moscow from May 14 to 16.

A report from the Rossiya 24 TV channel about the results of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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Ksenia took second place in the all-around and also won gold in the ball and clubs finals.

Ksenia Savinova analyzes her performance in the all-around at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The decision was made by the Executive Committee on May 17.

The World Gymnastics has allowed Russian athletes to compete with their flag and anthem

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At the Moscow tournament, Eva won silver in the all-around and ball finals, as well as gold in the hoop, clubs, and ribbon finals. She is a member of the Russian National team and lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. 


"Doing it for fun and concentrate on every move." Eva Kononova talks about her performance at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The competition was held from May 14th to 16th.

Academy gymnasts performed at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in Moscow. REN TV reports

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Anna Kamenshchikova from Belarus is the bronze medalist of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest in the all-around and in the hoop, ball and ribbon among the seniors.


"I need to work even more and listen to the coach." Anna Kamenshchikova from Belarus talks about the results of the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest

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The Olympic champion shared the joy of the celebration with the athletes, treating them to cake in her turn!


In honor of the recent birthday, the Academy gymnasts and their parents prepared a special gift for Alina Kabaeva

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The Olympic champion noticed during a workout at the Academy that Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region feels uncomfortable when going to a pirouette after the skills. Alina Kabaeva suggested changing the sequence of elements: now after the dance steps, Eva immediately transitions to the pirouette, followed by the skills and the jump.


Alina Kabaeva suggests Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region to change the sequence of elements

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva drew attention to the height of the throw, and also showed how to go to the jump through the soutenu, without allowing unnecessary stops.


The video shows an episode of how Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is working on the ball exercise

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In this video, the Olympic champion shows how to throw the ball and how to catch it in the back.


Let’s watch the progress of Alina Kabaeva's work with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region

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And why is it important to fight to the end? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg about this at one of the training sessions.


What approach should a gymnast who wants to win take to training?

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The video features warm footage with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the gymnasts of the Academy. 


Festive moments intertwine with workdays in the Academy

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After a successful performance at the second stage of the Cup of the Strongest, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region has begun preparing for the upcoming competitions!

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Take a look at how the little gymnasts did.

The Academy held a qualifying test for young students born in 2018-2020

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Before the European Cup, Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, along with Olympic champion Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and Russian National team choreographer Kirill Barkan, worked on increasing the difficulty of her routine and improving its consistency.

During the training session, Alina Kabaeva reminded the gymnast why it's important not to rest on her laurels, to gradually increase the difficulty, and to continue improving from competition to competition.

At the tournament in Baku, Arina took first place in the ball final!

The gymnast is a member of the National team main roster and lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

"We need to move forward!"

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Why is discipline the foundation that will help you feel confident on the mat and gradually improve from performance to performance?

Ahead of the European Cup, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region about this during a hoop training session. The gymnast won silver in the hoop event in the final at the tournament in Baku.

Arina is a member of the National team's main roster and at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

"What is training for? To get better and better every day"

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A whole team worked to ensure the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region was in top form for the tournament. We watch a clip from one of the classes and a control training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Irina Gusarova, Elizaveta Chernova, Elizaveta Zorkina, and Olga Minigalina, and Russian team choreographer Kirill Barkan.

Preparing for the European Cup was a serious test for Russian champion Arina Kovshova

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With competitions following one after another, there's little time left to prepare between events. The Olympic champion, who always stays in touch, helps our gymnasts prioritize and adjust their programs promptly.

Ksenia Savinova's training program with a ribbon before the first stage of the "Cup of the Strongest" and the European Cup

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At a test training session before the European Cup, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg gave a clear answer to this question. At the tournament, Masha became the champion in this event.

To run or not to run for the apparatus when something goes wrong?

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During a training session ahead of the European Cup, Alina Kabaeva noticed a wrong technique for a roll and Raffaeli pirouette in the ball routine by Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina.

Training session of Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina with the Olympic champion before the European Cup

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva regularly works with the Academy gymnasts. Take a look at how she helped Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region prepare for the European Cup, where the gymnast won a silver medal with the hoop.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Arina Kovshova use the apparatus during fouettés better

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Video of Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region training with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Chernova at the European Cup in Baku.

How to avoid getting tangled in the ribbon during turns and make the most effective transfer

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's advice to Mariia Borisova before the European Cup.

"You're going there to present yourself, to show off your well-practiced routine"

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The girls are working with Russia’s Honored Coach Inna Bystrova and Academy coach Anna Ustsova.


Video from the Russian National team's control training session in Baku about the importance of synchronicity and teamwork

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva always emphasizes that training requires not only the purity of elements but also a vibrant image. Russia Honored coach Inna Bystrova also emphasized this to the team.


During training in Baku, comments are being made that surprisingly complement each other!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region refine her clubs routine — rearrange the elements to enhance dynamics.

An episode from a training session featuring choreographer Kirill Barkan and coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova

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This is how Yana Zaikina from Volgograd practiced a ribbon routine together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olesya Kovaleva, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova.

A new video from the Academy features the working process!

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The Olympic champion brought this to the attention of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region. Alina Kabaeva explained the mistake step by step to the athlete and how to correct it. Eva's coach, Evgeniya Eliseeva, participated in the lesson.



"You're opening your leg and trying to bring it through. That's the wrong technique"

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Our gymnasts worked with her on the technique of rotations.

Choreographer Ekaterina Sergeeva visited the Academy

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Two-time Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva and Varvara Toporova from the Republic of Kalmykia are choreographing a ball routine.

The Academy is working on a new routine!

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After the World Cup stage, our gymnasts remained in Baku for a training camp. The sessions are being held with the participation of Russia’s Honored Coach Inna Bystrova.

Showing how the five-ball routine is being improved together with Inna Bystrova and standing team coach Anna Ustsova

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The gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region also received help from coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and Russian National team choreographer Kirill Barkan.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gives Arina Kovshova some tips on how to maintain tempo in her ball routine

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is preparing for the coming competitions and working on the ball routine together with Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova.

Watching the working process in the Academy!

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Under the guidance of Elizaveta Zorkina, the gymnasts born in 2022 are developing flexibility and learning basic elements.

This is how the Academy's youngest athletes train!

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While in Tashkent for the World Cup stage, the coach helped Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region and Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg prepare.

We're following the training of our Russian Junior Championship participants with Evgeniya Eliseeva

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Eva Kononova and Mariia Borisova held their first training sessions in Uzbekistan before the start of the World Cup stage, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, and Irina Gusarova, helped them practice elements and risks.


Hush Kelibsiz! Welcome!

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The program was choreographed by Natalia Belugina, a choreographer for the Alina festival. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina helped the gymnast refine the routine ahead of the competition.


We're showing you how Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina created her fiery ball routine

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During training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Anna Ustsova helped the gymnasts analyze every detail of the lift and the transition to the next part of the five-ball routine.


In group exercises, a lift isn't just a spectacular element, it's also a test of trust and empathy for a partner

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We're showing the creative process all the way from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva's idea to its implementation at the Russian Championships!


How was the "snowflake" in our junior group ribbon routine created?

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It helps making the execution of elements more stable. 

The apparatus work is an important element of a workout

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An assessment training session is an opportunity for Academy pre-juniors to finally check their routines before the Russian junior championship. It is also a chance for the youngest gymnasts from free early development groups to watch how the senior athletes are working and become inspired by their example.


Support from Academy preschoolers at the control training

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The gymnast’s choreographer is Natalia Belugina, an Alina festival choreographer. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina also played an active role in the creative process.

What a multifaceted routine Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina performed this season!

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The young gymnasts learn new elements and practice exercises together with coach Elizaveta Zorkina.