Sharing the continuation of ribbon exercise practicing with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region

Ahead of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025, the Rostov-on-Don gymnast shared details about her favorite ribbon routine.

Take a look at how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva worked on them with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region during their ribbon routine.

Tournaments under the Sky Grace International Association rules are a unique opportunity to present rope performances, as well as more intense routines and interesting elements. This trend was introduced to our sport thanks to Egle Abruzzini, President of the Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (1984-2008).

The gymnast will soon be heading to the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025, where she will be competing for the first time. In a new video, she talks about her ball routine.

Academy Director Ekaterina Dyukova congratulated champion Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg and her coach Alina Gusarova. She also noted the efforts of Malika Timurshina from Kazan and Liya Rodionova from St. Petersburg.

During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Ekaterina Sergeeva helped Elina Khabirova from Kazan practice her fouetté and jump.

The gymnasts talked about their preparation for the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025 in Beijing. The video also tells you about their favorite music and routines!

What will their performances be like at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament and Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025? And what are the athletes expecting from fans? They share their thoughts in the video!

Let's see what song and handmade crafts the girls prepared together with their teacher, Natalia Lobko, in anticipation of the holiday.

The gymnasts learned more about Russia and also went on a culinary journey — the cards featured national delicacies from different ethnic groups our country, and the athletes' task was to match them with the regions.

During a control training session, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd failed her risks. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva immediately noticed the reason, the gymnast had lost concentration during a crucial moment.

During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coach Olesya Kovaleva, advised Sofia Vorobyeva from Moscow to practice the routine in sections.

During the control training session, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg didn't quite do her risks and some elements. But Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coaches Zlata Tulubaeva, Olga Minigalina, and Olesya Kovaleva, helped her improve her technique.

Continuing the training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova, who helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg add striking accents to her rope routine. In the new composition, which our athlete will perform at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025, you will see a dynamic rhythmic pattern.

To perform at their best, athletes must not be afraid to experiment and try new things. The work of coaches who guide the gymnasts plays a key role in this. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva drew attention to this. Along with Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, Elizaveta Zorkina, and Olga Frolova, she helped Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region add complex elements to her ribbon routine and improve its technical performance.