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Training

During training, the Olympic champion drew attention to the work of the Academy’s group exercises nearby. The gymnasts made mistakes when throwing the balls, and the Olympic champion explained step by step how to perform the element cleanly and beautifully.


"Did a somersault and do a clean catch!"

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We follow the creative process during the training of Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shows by her example how to improve the approach in the ranverse

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At an Academy training session Alina Kabaeva helped Polina Zavgorodnyaya from Moscow practice her rebounding and throwing steps in the program with the ball.


Improving the details of the exercise with an Olympic champion

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Academy

The athletes brought back 26 medals from international tournaments to Sirius.

The gymnasts have returned to the Academy following the Cup of the Strongest final and the Wings Cup

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Opinion

A gymnast from Belarus revealed the specifics of her routines and spoke about the challenges she faces, her work on artistic expression, and her preparations for the "Limits of the Impossible" show in Minsk.

"Everything that was planned worked out!" Vera Konopatskaya talks about her emotions after performing in the Cup of the Strongest final

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Competitions

The competitions took place from November 6 to 8.

Channel One news segment about the Cup of the Strongest final

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The tournament was held in Moscow from November 6 to 8.

The Rossiya 1 TV channel news segment about the Cup of the Strongest final

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At the tournament, Ksyusha won gold medals in all-around, exercises with clubs and ribbon, as well as bronze with hoop and silver with ball. Her coaches are Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and her choreographer is Elena Egorova.

"It’s sad to say goodbye to junior programs." Ksenia Savinova talks about the results of the final of the Cup of the Strongest

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The competition was held from November 6 to 8.

The Cup of the Strongest final was held in Moscow. REN TV news reports

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At the competition, Yana won gold medals in the hoop and ball finals, and silver medals in the all-around, as well as in the clubs and ribbon finals. She also became the champion based on the results of all stages.


Yana Zaikina shares her emotions from competing in the Cup of the Strongest final

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The rankings were determined based on the results across all stages and the tournament final.


Yana Zaikina and the Russian junior national and the Academy team became champions of the Cup of the Strongest in 2026

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Yana Zaikina, Ksenia Savinova, and Alesya Naifonova won awards on the final day of the competition.

The Academy gymnasts won medals in individual events at the Cup of the Strongest final

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Earlier in the event, the gymnast won bronze in the all-around and with the ball, as well as silver with the hoop.

Alesya Naifonova sustained an injury during her performance in the Cup of the Strongest final and withdrew from the tournament

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Chernova showed Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region how to make the dance floor more artistic, and paid attention to the position of the foot and the ball during the throw.

"Keep the ball until the very end!"

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At a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva not only explained to Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk how to create an image to the music of the program, but also helped give character and expressiveness to the movements in a new exercise with clubs.

"If you’re shy, they’ll beat you in terms of artistry!"

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Alina Kabaeva showed the athlete how to properly throw the apparatus so that it fits into the rhythmic pattern.

The Olympic champion helps Arina Kovshova add accents to her new clubs routine

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Together with the head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani, coaches Ksenia Dudkina and Anna Ustsova, the gymnasts are polishing their routines, perfecting their teamwork, and paying attention to details.

The group exercises team continues their preparation at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics

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Mariia Borisova from St.Petersburg, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, and the junior group exercises team are busy refining their routines in Novogorsk.

Let’s take a look at how the Academy’s gymnasts are preparing for the Cup of the Strongest final

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Alina festival choreographers Irina Zenovka and Alexander Mogilev congratulated the gymnasts on wrapping up their rehearsals in Novogorsk and offered some parting words of encouragement ahead of the next stage of preparation in India.

The Moscow rehearsals are behind us - the big stage awaits

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During the training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva summarized the interim results of working with the new head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani, and praised the gymnasts for their competitive spirit and diligence.

"This is a new stage in the development of our rhythmic gymnastics"

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Ahead of the Hopes of Russia national competition, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reflected on the results of the international Aura Cup tournament in Croatia for the junior group gymnasts and offered them some words of encouragement before their next challenge.

"Miracles happen, but you have to earn them"

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Before the departure for the AEON Cup World Club Championship, the Olympic champion offered important words of encouragement to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd. Alina Kabaeva  asked the gymnast to live in the present moment and give it her all.

"Live it, feel this moment"

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An Olympic champion helped the Academy’s group gymnasts analyze their mistakes during a practice session in Novogorsk. Alina Kabaeva showed the gymnasts the right way to keep the ribbon taut.

"Do the move that leads into the throw"

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Yana Zaikina from Volgograd some advice on how to stay calm during a performance

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We continue breaking down the fouette technique together with the Olympic champion.

Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova helped Alexandra Ponomareva in practicing the rotation by points.

"Here are the four points"

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The Academy’s group gymnasts are the current Russian Junior Championships champions. They live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Their coach is Daria Pirogova, and their choreographer is Veronika Shatkova.

We are sharing footage from the podium training session of our junior group gymnasts, as well as the team from the Rostov Region, competing under the Sky Grace International Association quota at the all-Russian competition! Hopes of Russia

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During a training session with the Academy group exercise gymnasts in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva noticed an inaccuracy in a fouetté and helped Elvira Belyaeva correct her pivoting technique.

"You might get off balance because you have force there"

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At the Hopes of Russia national competition, fans cheered for Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, supporting the gymnasts from the very first second to their final move.

We’ve gathered the most brilliant moments!

"Shine, Ksyusha! Go all the way, Alesya!"

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Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd are working on their technique and the grace of their movements with choreographer Sofya Tomilina, as Russia’s Honored Coach

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Here comes the second part of the Olympic champion's work with junior group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva!

Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova gave the gymnast tips on how to gauge her power during the turn and avoid losing points.

"Upward — plié"

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During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed group gymnast Alexandra Ponomareva how to properly end the final spin, while Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and coach Olga Minigalina gave tips on how to avoid losing points.

"Sharply to the side!”

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The gymnast is currently mastering this throw, and a variation of it has already been incorporated into the routine we saw at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach.

Evelina won the all-around title.

During one of her training sessions, Alina Kabaeva showed Evelina Tandalova a specific ribbon toss, a move Kabaeva herself used to perform, including at the 2004 Athens Olympics

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Yana Zaikina from Volgograd some tips on how to execute a technical element so that it aligns perfectly with the music. Together with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, Yana worked on a new version of the sequence. The gymnast also practiced her fouettés and planches.

"Well done, everyone!"

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Alina Kabaeva, alongside Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and Academy coach Daria Pirogova, helped group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva break down the fouetté technique in detail. The Olympic champion explained to the gymnast what the shape should look like when executing the element.

Let's watch the practicing footage!

"I want to see the correct open shape"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva watched the ribbon run-through of the Academy group exercise gymnasts during a control training session in Novogorsk and pointed out the flaws. 

Let's see what advice the Olympic champion gave the gymnasts!

"You should take everything calmly"

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Alina Kabaeva greeted the coaches, choreographers, and athletes, and checked in on their mindset for the work ahead.

This is how a new training session with an Olympic champion began in Novogorsk!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Evgeniya Eliseeva, gave pointers to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on how to make the transitions between elements and skills more logical in her clubs routine.

Alina Kabaeva advises Yana Zaikina on how to make the transitions between elements and skills in the club routine more logical

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As part of the preparations for the AEON Cup, Alina Kabaeva worked with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd. Together with coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, the head coach of the Sirius Federal Territory National team, the Olympic champion helped the gymnast refine her back-attitude turn, fouetté turns, and a high-risk element.

From a good attempt to flawless execution!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva summarized the results of the control training session in Novogorsk ahead of the AEON Cup World Club Championship, supported the gymnasts and highlighted their strengths.

"The main thing is to believe in yourself and work!"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reviewed Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element and gave advice on how to properly execute the throw, get under the ball in time, and catch it at the right moment.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reviews Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element

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After the run-through by Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the gymnast that she needs to be just as confident during competitions as she is at workouts, and shared a story about the Honored Coach of the USSR, Anatoly Tarasov.

"A candy at the very end. Let's play!"

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Showing how Alina Kabaeva greeted the gymnasts and coaches before it began.

A control training session with the Olympic champion was held in Novogorsk

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Evgeniya noted that the gymnast was taking too long to execute a technical skill, so she suggested moving it to a different part of the routine. Meanwhile, Natalia helped refine the details.

Сhoreographer Natalia Belugina and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva worked on the hoop routine for Ksenia Savinova

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Alina Kabaeva watched Agniya Kraeva from Moscow perform her hoop routine and analyzed her jumps and planche turn. The Olympic champion focused on her body alignment, shoulder work, and the position of her supporting leg.

"I’m asking you — give it 100% on the jump, or even more!"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and choreographer Irina Zenovka demonstrate how to infuse movement with character.

Continuing work on technical mastery with the hoop, here’s a session featuring Mariia Borisova

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Take a look at the creative process behind a new exercise performed by Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg!

How do unique and unexpected apparatus interactions emerge in routines?

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Before the training session began, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told the National team Head coach Emanuela Maccarani about her favorite song and helped the group team members get into the right mindset for a productive session.

Great spirits at the training camp in St. Petersburg!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited the National group exercise team's training camp, which has kicked off in St. Petersburg.

She congratulated Emanuela Maccarani on officially assuming the role of the Russian national team’s Head coach. She also encouraged the gymnasts to work with precision, grace, and emotion, and, above all, with a love for their craft.

"Making a spectacular entrance into world history!"

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After a rehearsal for the Alina festival in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the participants.

"The whole world looks up to Russian rhythmic gymnastics"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested replacing a boomerang with a fouetté for Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg — an element the gymnast performs particularly well. She also went over the piece performed by Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow.

Let's see how the production highlights the strengths of each gymnast!