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Workouts

This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg during her preparation for the Russian Championship.

"If you can do it here, you can do it at a competition!"

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After competing at the Russian Championship, Russian National team Head coach Tatyana Sergaeva spoke with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg about her upcoming work, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted that an interesting path lies ahead. 

Athletes take away not just medals but also invaluable experience from the competitions

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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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Competitions

The competition will be hosted by the SKA Arena. Seniors will compete in individual and group routines.

The international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament will be held on March 14-15 in St. Petersburg

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Opinion

Alina Festival choreographer Natalia Belugina described the creation of Eva Kononova's golden hoop routine from the Tyumen Region. 



Natalia Belugina talks about working with Eva Kononova before the Russian Championship

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Elizaveta Chernova, coach of new Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, spoke about her preparations for the main national competition.

"She's a very strong-willed girl." Elizaveta Chernova speaks about Arina Kovshova's preparation for the Russian Championship

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The gymnast became the silver medalist of the all-around at the main national championship.

Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow speaks about the preparations for the Russian Championship

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Eva Kononova became the bronze medalist at the Russian All-around Championships.

Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region shares her impressions of the Russian Championship

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The athlete also thanked the team of specialists that helped her achieve this result.

Russian champion Arina Kovshova speaks about the path to victory in the all-around at the tournament in Moscow

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Channel One's news segment about the individual all-around at the Russian Championship

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Academy Life

The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Sky Grace International Association congratulation on the holiday.

Happy 8th of March!

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The two-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics team competitions, the two-time world champion, and the Honored Master of Sports of the USSR told what the secret of champions is.

"Rhythmic gymnastics has taken the whole country!" Lidiya Ivanova talks about her impressions of the Russian Championship

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The victory of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region in the all-around and other results of the Russian Championships. REN TV reports

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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 Alina Kabaeva find for Eva Kononova at one of the training sessions at the Academy in February?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva discussed this with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the Russian Championship.


What should be the approach to training before important competitions?

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How was the exercise with hoops and clubs created? A team of professionals worked on it! The choreographer and stage director for the program is Irina Zenovka. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and gymnasts coach Anna Ustsova also took an active part.


For the Academy group exercise gymnasts, the Russian Championships are a completely new tournament

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Sharing the episodes of the training sessions with you!

Academy gymnasts are training in Novogorsk before the Russian championship

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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.

A perfect fouetté isn't just about good rotations

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Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region is preparing for the Russian Championships with coach Elizaveta Chernova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

Take a look at how to practice a risk — three out of three!

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February 20 through 22, Karolina Pakhtusova, Ksenia Savinova, and Yana Zaikina, as well as Vladislava Sharonova, Ulyana Janus, and Milena Shchenyatskaya, are taking part in the Gracia Fair Cup tournament!

And so, the first training session in Budapest took place!

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Natalia Belugina, the Alina Festival choreographer, staged it for the gymnast. Featuring footage of the creative process.

Yana Sakovich will present a new ribbon routine at at the Russian Championships

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Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region has some impressive ones, but to perform them well, you need to not only maintain the cleanliness of your movements but also have a good sense of timing.

It's time to practice your dance tracks!

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The gymnast was working on her swing and dynamics in her hoop routine with Academy coach Elizaveta Chernova.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivates Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region

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Alina Kabaeva coached the gymnasts before their performances, and afterward, she advised the girls and coaches on areas to focus on in their training.

At the Sirius Federal Territory Championship, the Olympic champion's support boosted the Academy's entire team's confidence

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Irina Zenovka, the Alina Festival choreographer, helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg make the movement on the words "I am with you!" more expressive.

In a composition with lyrics phrases often serve as accents

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explains and demonstrates.

What feeling should you have when approaching a Raffaeli turn to get a lot of rotation?

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Control over the apparatus and the throw path depend on that.

Straight arms are one of fundaments of the proper technique in the exercise

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The gymnast needs to set herself in a certain position along with the end of the accompanying music.


An ending element in an exercise is like a closing shot in a movie

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Academy group exercise gymnasts worked on that at the workout with hoops and clubs under the guidance of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Alina Festival choreographer Irina Zenovka and coach Anna Ustsova. 


The expressiveness of movements originates from the combination of artistry, accurate technique and skillful production efforts

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We continue following the work of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva on the ribbon exercise.


The secrets of concentration are in this video!

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During one of her training sessions, Alina Kabaeva drew attention to the difficulties Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region was facing in a ribbon exercise. The Olympic champion demonstrated a variation of the stand-up and throw and offered tips on how to achieve a comfortable and stable execution.

The secret to back balance from an Olympic champion!

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She also reminded them about the importance of mutual respect.

Alina Kabaeva came for a short time to a training session of Academy preschoolers and advised the young athletes on the correct stretching technique

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Alina Kabaeva accordingly attended a choreography class with Ekaterina Belova, tested the young gymnasts' flexibility, and taught them how to learn to stand up from a bridge under adult supervision.

The Olympic champion monitors the progress of the Academy preschoolers

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The work of Alina Kabaeva and Alina Festival choreographer Irina Zenovka with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg was dedicated to that.

Exact timing with the music makes the exercise eye-catching and kept in memory

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What advice did they give to the athlete from St. Petersburg during a workout at the Academy? Find out in our video!

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Alina Gusarova are helping Mariia Borisova to polish her boomerangs in the ribbon exercise

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During training at the Academy, the Olympic champion helps not only the gymnasts but also the coaches.

"You always have to understand how to prepare a child for an element"

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Alina Kabaeva came up with an interesting decoration in the form of a large snowflake in December, together with Alina Festival choreographer Irina Zenovka and coach Anna Utsova. 

Bringing programs into existence is always a creative search

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Alina Kabaeva also took a look at the training session led by Alina Protasova and appreciated the skills of her trainees. 

Even more lovely moments from preschoolers' training sessions with the participation of the Olympic champion

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Alina Kabaeva was happy about the success of the young gymnasts practicing under the guidance of Elizaveta Zorkina, and congratulated Luchiya Mamisheva on her birthday. And she also told the young athletes interesting facts from the encyclopedia, which she presented to Luchiya. 

We are going to the workout of the Academy preschoolers together with the Olympic champion

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Alina Kabaeva taught the gymnast from Moscow the movements of the sirtaki dance.


An unusual artistic solution from the Olympic champion for the dance steps of Elizaveta Geraskina!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with choreographer Natalia Belugina and coach Evgenia Eliseeva, adapted the gymnast's choreography to the rhythm of the music during the workout at the Academy.


What movements in the clubs routine of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region resemble a clock?

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During the workout, the Olympic champion noticed that the gymnast from the Tyumen Region was missing an interesting accent in her ball routine. 

Alina Kabaeva along with coach Evgenia Eliseeva and choreographer Natalia Belugina is suggesting Eva Kononova how to play out an interesting accent

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An episode of the training session of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region with Alina Kabaeva, choreographer Natalia Belugina, and coaches Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigaliina is in our video. 


The Academy gymnasts continue to work on musical accents together with the Olympic champion

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked on this with Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg. Together with Alina Protasova, they advised the gymnast on how to lower the apparatus before throwing and how to control it during the risk.

What should be paid attention to in the hoop exercise to make it look clean?

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The Olympic champion discussed this topic with Alexandra Borisova from Moscow during one of her sessions.

Not wasting time and putting in the effort in every training session is the key to achieving great results

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The importance of motivation and the right mindset during training was the topic of a conversation between Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Irina Gusarova and Olga Minigalina, and Alexandra Borisova from Moscow.

Take a look at how to practice the chaine from Sasha's ribbon exercise

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To keep the Academy new group gymnasts ribbon routine up to speed, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested coach Anna Ustsova and the gymnasts add apparatus-based exercises.


Constant dynamic movements  are what make the exercise spectacular and attract the attention of spectators!

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Every athlete must hear the accents in the music and understand how the rhythm and tempo change.


It's important for a gymnast to not just practice a routine to the beat

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That is why it's important to maintain complete control throughout the entire program. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded Alexandra Borisova of this during a training session. She and Irina Gusarova also explained to the athlete how to bounce the hoop properly.

One mistake in an exercise can lead to other inconsistencies

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva worked on this in the clubs routine with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region.