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Competitions

We're sharing excerpts from the group exercise gymnasts’ routines of the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center, who received the opportunity to compete in the main pre-junior competition thanks to the Sky Grace International Association.

From 26th to 5th spot at the Russian Junior Championships!

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At the World Cup stage in Tashkent, we interviewed three-time group champions from China, as well as their coach, two-time Olympic group champion Anastasia Bliznyuk.

"I try and share everything I know about this sport"

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Uzbekistan will be remembered by our gymnasts and coaches not only as the host of the World Cup stage, but also as a country with a rich history and culture.

We are sharing a video from a tour of the historic part of Samarkand

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MA Academy

At the first official international competition since 2022, with a flag and anthem, the athletes took third place in the medal standings.



The Russian national judo team won seven medals at the European Championships in Tbilisi

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After the ceremony at Sirius Arena, the athlete shared her impressions and her best wishes for the competition participants.


Academy gymnast Diana Kotlovskaya performed at the opening of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Cup

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Opinion

At the tournament, Sonya won silver in the clubs final and bronze in the hoop. She competed under neutral status. 

"They were very supportive in the stands." Sofia Ilteryakova talks about the results of her performance at the World Cup stage in Baku

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She also noted the support of the crowd throughout the World Cup stage in Baku.


Coach Anna Ustsova reveals the secrets of preparing group gymnasts for the World Cup stage in Baku

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The tournament runs from April 20th to 24th.

Alisa Shunina will take part in the Beryozka competition, dedicated to the memory of Russia’s Honored Coach Zinaida Matveeva

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The active Russian champions took second place in the three-hoops and two pairs of clubs final and third in the all-around. The gymnasts also received the AGF Trophy for the cleanest execution. At the tournament, the athletes competed under neutral status.


Our group exercise gymnasts sum up the results of the World Cup stage in Baku

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The gymnast placed seventh in the all-around at the World Cup in Baku and competed in the ball and ribbon finals.

"I always work with emotions. I can't just do a routine." "I always work with emotions. I can't just do the exercise." Meital Maayan Sumkin talks about her performance at the World Cup in Baku

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At the tournament, Stiliana won a silver medal with the hoop and also placed third in the all-around and in the ball routine. 


Stiliana Nikolova from Bulgaria speaks about the start of the season and the World Cup stage in Baku

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The Spanish team took first place, while the Bulgarian team placed third. Our group gymnasts competed under neutral status. 


The group gymnasts won silver in the hoops and clubs exercise at the World Cup in Baku

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Active Olympic champion Darya Varfolomeyev from Germany finished first, and Taisiia Onofriychuk from Ukraine finished third. 

Sofia Ilteryakova won silver with clubs at the World Cup in Baku

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Academy Life

Mariia Borisova, Eva Kononova and their coaches Irina Gusarova, Evgenia Eliseeva, and Olga Minigalina flew in from Tashkent after the World Cup stage. Masha won gold medal in the all-around there and silver in the hoop finals.


Featuring the warm welcome our athletes and coaches!

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Our girls especially needed support at their debut World Cup stage, and they got it.

Thank you, fans!

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Which gymnast did the spectators like the most and why? Find out in the video!

Safina Iskanderova and Daria Lavrova came to cheer on the participants at the World Cup stage in Tashkent

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On one of the tournament days, we asked the students of the Oksana Chusovitina School of Sports Mastery what they liked about Mariia Borisova and Eva Kononova. 


For young athletes from Uzbekistan, the World Cup stage in Tashkent was an opportunity to see their favorite gymnasts live

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Diana stopped a step away from the podium in the all-around at the Russian Junior Championship.

Diana Kotlovskaya's performance with clubs at the Russian Junior Championship

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The gymnast became the silver medalist of the Russian Junior Championship.

Evelina Tandalova's performance with clubs at the Russian Junior Championship

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Veronika became the champion of the Russian Junior Championship.

Veronika Malinina's performance with clubs at the Russian Junior Championship

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Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Alexandra Borisova and Yana Sakovich from Moscow, Karolina Pakhtusova from St. Petersburg, Miroslava Monina from Penza, Elvira Belyaeva from Gatchina, Vladislava Gaivoronskaya from the Voronezh Region and Daria Melnik from Ryazan talk about space.

Quiz in honor of the 65th anniversary of the first manned flight into space

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This is how the fans experienced each and every element together with Eva Kononova

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The audience supported the gymnast during her performance in Tashkent.

And this is how Masha responded to the stands!

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The audience counted to the fouetté, helped with shouts and words of encouragement.

Fantastic support of our Masha in Tashkent

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Mariia Borisova and Eva Kononova polished their elements and risks together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva during floor testing before the start of the World Cup stage in Tashkent. Academy coaches Evgenia Eliseeva and Irina Gusarova also helped the gymnasts.


How the preparation for the World Cup in Tashkent went

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Anna Ustsova helped the gymnasts cope with their emotions before such an important competition. They supported the athletes during the floor testing and advised on aspects of the ball exercise to be paid attention to.


The World Cup stage in Tashkent is the debut for our group exercise gymnasts, so preparations for the performance was especially exciting

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Academy champion Diana Sobyanina shared her assessment of her performance at this competition and highlighted her most difficult routine.

An interview with the Top-3 all-around medalists at the Sochi Spring Breeze tournament

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On the first day of the Russian Junior Championship, Academy gymnasts Diana Kotlovskaya, Evelina Tandalova, Veronika Malinina, and Liya Rodionova performed their hoop and ball routines.

Fragments of performances by Academy gymnasts on the first day of the Russian Junior Championship

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Athletes and coaches at at the Russian junior championship watched Mariia Borisova performing with clubs.

he day of performance is not a reason to stop supporting our gymnasts at the World Cup stage

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The program was created by Alina Festival choreographer Natalia Belugina, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina helped refine the key details.

How was Ksenia Savinova's hoop exercise created?

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Workouts

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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Now-a-days, we're closely following not only the World Cup stage in Tashkent, but also the Russian Junior Championship among first-category gymnasts in St. Petersburg.

How was the floor testing at the Russian Championship among first-category gymnasts?

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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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Mariia Borisova, Eva Kononova and our group exercise team are preparing for performances at the World Cup stage.


Footage from Tashkent!

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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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In this video, you’ll see Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina preparing Ksenia ahead of the hoop final and greeting the girls after their performances. 


During the Shining Star international tournament, the Academy coaches were in constant contact with Ksenia Savinova and Yana Zaikina

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The gymnast won a silver medal. Her coach is Irina Gusarova.


Excerpts from Mariia Borisova's all-around performance at the Grand Prix in Thiais

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Who were the spectators at the Shining Star international tournament rooting for, and who surprised them? Emina Jabbarova and Samiya Yuldasheva, Yana Bikmaeva and Sofia Pak share their thoughts.

"When girls from other countries come, we watch them and admire their work"

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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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Choreographer Ekaterina Belova and judge Zlata Tulubaeva worked with Ksenia Savinova and Yana Zaikina. Coach Evgenia Eliseeva called the gymnasts immediately after the workout to ask about their first impressions and offer some important guidance ahead of the competition.

Juniors checked their routines during floor testing before the start of the Shining Star international competition

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Ksenia Savinova's fouette and Alesya Naifonova's planché are here for you!

Dizzying spins!

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

The Academy is preparing for the mAlinka tournament!

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Arina Kovshova, coach Elizaveta Chernova and judges Olga Frolova and Olga Minigalina returned home from the World Cup stage in Sofia!

Warm welcome at the airport

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Two-time Olympic champion Evgenia Kanaeva produced the clubs routine for Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Evgenia Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped to practice it.

Sharing details of the work on the program that brought Yana silver in the individual finals at the Russian Junior Championship

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Alina Kabaeva showed Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow how to perform a risk with clubs correctly.

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The gymnasts won three gold medals in Kazan: in the all-around and in the exercises with five balls and five ribbons.

Video

From 26th to 5th spot at the Russian Junior Championships!

"I try and share everything I know about this sport"

We are sharing a video from a tour of the historic part of Samarkand