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Academy Life

The Olympic champion arrived at the Academy, where she was welcomed with smiles and hugs. Academy gymnasts and coaches congratulated Alina Kabaeva on Coaches’ Day and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

"Thank you for your hard work and patience, and for pouring so much of yourself into us!"

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Competitions

Watch how Alina Kabaeva helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg get into the right mindset during the all-around final at the Cup of the Strongest. After the first two apparatuses, the gymnast had the highest total score.

A boost of motivation from an Olympic champion before stepping onto the competition carpet

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Alina Kabaeva spoke with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd about how to prepare for stepping onto the mat and how to test their own capabilities during every performance.

Olympic champion helped the gymnasts get into the right mindset for the Cup of the Best finals

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The second place was taken by Sofia Ilteryakova. The third result was shown by Anastasia Vlasenko, but according to the tournament rules there can be no more than two gymnasts from a country on the podium, so Anna Kamenshchikova from Belarus won the bronze medal.

Mariia Borisova became the all-around champion in the Cup of the Strongest final

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Veronika Malinina, Evelina Tandalova, Diana Kotlovskaya, Karina Bogdanova, and Alisa Shunina took part in the competition.

Russian gymnasts successfully performed at the international Wings Cup tournament in Dubai

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Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz — with gold, silver and bronze medals.

The Academy junior gymnasts won medals in the all‑around competition at the Cup of the Strongest final

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Second place went to a team from the Omsk Region, also part of the Russian National team, while the Belarus team won bronze.

The junior group team from Russia, representing the Academy, has won the gold medal in the all-around event at the Cup of the Strongest finals

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The team from Nizhny Novgorod (Avangard) became the leaders. Second place went to the Moscow team, and the Krasnodar Territory is third.

The results of the first day in the all-around among the senior group exercise teams at the Cup of the Strongest final

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The team from the Omsk Region, which is also part of the national team’s main squad, is in the lead, while gymnasts from the Labor Reserves sports society in Moscow are in third place.

The Academy group team currently holds second place in the junior all-around competition following the first day of the Cup of the Strongest finals

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Second and third places are also held by Academy gymnasts: Yana Zaikina and Alesya Naifonova.

Ksenia Savinova is in the lead after two apparatus routines in the junior all-around competition at the Cup of the Strongest final

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October brought new victories and exciting events for our gymnasts - both in Russia and abroad.

Results of the month: October 2026

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At the Academy, the Olympic champion was thanked for her contributions to every gymnast and for her valuable advice.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was wished well on Coaches’ Day

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The Alina Festival

George Panait explained the uniqueness of the show on the stage of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center.

"This is a unique phenomenon for India!" Technical Director of The Grand Theatre talks about the Alina festival in Mumbai

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Training

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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We posed this question to musicians from the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra during the 2026 Alina festival.

What do fouettés and other rhythmic gymnastics elements sound like?

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Gymnasts' practice session ahead of the Cup of the Strongest final

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MA Academy

The video features the impressions of Aleksey Sukmanov, who took second place. The young athlete summarized his performance at the junior championship. Meanwhile, coach Evgeni Ivanov spoke about the athletes' first competitive experience and what they need to work on next.

Students of the Martial Arts Academy took part in the Sochi Judo Junior Championship

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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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Gymnasts from the Academy Alisa Shunina from Volgograd, and Diana Kotlovskaya and Diana Sobyanina from St.Petersburg, shared their impressions of competing in the tournament held in Armenia.

An interview with the winners of the international Step to the Dream tournament!

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The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy celebrated All-Russian Gymnastics Day! 
A festive program was prepared for the young participants: master classes, fun relay races, flexibility and agility tasks, as well as surprises.

Yesenia Mitkova, Virsavia Panova, Lidiya Negodova, Ulyana Kordyukova, Eliza Polegaeva, Kataleya Sudarikova, Miya Mamisheva, Anastasia Skidan and Valeria Kubasova told what they remember most and why they love rhythmic gymnastics.

Let’s listen to the most sincere impressions by young gymnasts!

“Gymnastics gives you joy, strength and a smile!”

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Ariadna Ivannikova, Dasha Igolkina, Ruslana Varlakova, and Eva Gamanova share who they admire and who they aspire to be like. They also share some kind words for the Academy and their coaches!

The video is full of genuine smiles and big dreams!

Who do the participants of the mAlinka tournament look up to?

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Participants in the mAlinka tournament shared their experiences, talked about their first awards, and reflected on what they’ve learned during training.

In this interview, we feature Kristina Prosviryakova and Eteri Esatiya!

Big dreams begin with small steps!

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Following the mAlinka tournament, this was discussed by Maria, mother of Kristina Prosviryakova, Nina, mother of Ariadna Ivannikova, Ksenia, mother of Ruslana Varlakova, and Pavel, father of Eva Gamanova.


What changes in children’s lives after they join the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy? Parents of preschoolers speak about it

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Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina gives a tour of the rehearsal venue in Mumbai, showing the wardrobe and locker rooms, the relaxation areas, and spoke with participants.


Behind the scenes of the Alina 2026 Festival!

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Which roles will aerial gymnasts Alexander Tashkin, Alexei Volkov, and Artur Murinov play in the production? And what are the standout features of the festival? Watch this video to find out! 


Aaerial gymnasts share their impressions of the Alina festival in Mumbai

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The gymnasts became part of the Enchanted Garden in a rendition of the ballet The Firebird at the 2026 Alina festival. 

Ekaterina Timoshenko, Alisa Chernyaeva and Alina Rusanova talk about the preparations for the Alina festival

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Following the 2026 Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spent time talking with guests and audience members from India and posed for keepsake photos with everyone who wished to take one.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spends time talking with guests and audience members from India

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Guests highlighted the grand scale of the production and the skill of the Russian performers and gymnasts.

More audience impressions from the 2026 Alina festival in Mumbai!

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Here are a few snapshots from that unforgettable evening.

Everyone was dancing at the banquet following the 2026 Alina festival!

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Offstage, Russian and Indian gymnasts recorded video greetings for each other as a keepsake.

Cultural exchange behind the scenes of the 2026 Alina festival!

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At the mAlinka competition, athletes and their parents congratulated the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy staff on their professional holiday — Coaches’ Day!


"May you have talented and grateful students!"

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A delightful flutter of excitement, joy, sheer delight, and goosebumps — experience the full spectrum of emotions from behind the scenes at the Alina festival in this video! 



Relive these magical moments along with the festival participants

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Here is how Honored Coach of Russia Natalia Orlova was wished a happy birthday in Mumbai.

Natalia Orlova's birthday greetings in Mumbai

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The Academy hosted its traditional mAlinka competition. 
During the award ceremony, Valentina Akmanova, the winner of the Miss Artistry nomination, was congratulated by her younger sister.


The sweetest moment of the most heartwarming tournament!

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Following the Alina festival, we spoke with audience members from India who attended a performance at The Grand Theatre, based on Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Firebird.

Spectators of the Alina festival share their first impressions of the production and the performance of the gymnasts from Russia

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All the creators of the show, the gymnasts, dancers, and musicians received well-deserved ovations from the audience to the touching words of the festival's timeless anthem, "Most, the Most," which was performed in English this time.

The Alina Festival has come to an end

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Alina Kabaeva met with the gymnasts during a rehearsal in Mumbai and congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their victory in the club standings at the AEON Cup.

Alina Kabaeva’s meeting with the gymnasts at a rehearsal in Mumbai

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Here is a look at the work and emotions that remained behind the scenes.

Some more footage from Mumbai showing the preparations for the Alina Festival!

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Showing how The Grand Theatre in Mumbai was filling up on the day of the Alina Festival.

The spectators of The Grand Theatre in Mumbai

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Valery Abisalovich became the conductor for the new stage interpretation of the The Firebird ballet at the 2026 Alina Festival.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met with People’s Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev

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Specialists from the Indian side are taking part in the filming of the event.

Here’s a look at what’s happening in the control room during rehearsals for the Alina festival

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Masha Borisova from St.Petersburg, who plays the role of Tsarevna, just minutes before the start of the Alina festival.

"We’re geared up for success!"

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The day before the start of the Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited a rehearsal in Mumbai and greeted the participants and the team creating the show.

Attention to everyone and joyful meetings!

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On the stage of The Grand Theatre, a new world is born, one free from Koshchei, captivity, and fear. As the Birds of Dawn begin to stir, the space fills with light, revealing a path to freedom for the heroes.

Love conquers darkness!

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Following the decisive battle, the Firebird returns once more to complete her mission: Koshchei has been defeated, and the debt for the freedom she once granted has been repaid.

The fairy-tale cycle has come full circle

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On the stage of The Grand Theatre, a decisive battle unfolds between Ivan Tsarevich and Koshchei. Having learned the secret of his immortality, Ivan shatters a magical beam, stripping Koshchei of his power.

The Firebird awakens Ivan and reveals to him the secret of Koshchei’s immortality

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Just as Ivan Tsarevich can no longer continue the fight, the Firebird returns. She is ready to repay the gift of her freedom and challenge Koshchei, who himself had more than once sought to strip her of her will.

Video

"Thank you for your hard work and patience, and for pouring so much of yourself into us!"

A boost of motivation from an Olympic champion before stepping onto the competition carpet

Olympic champion helped the gymnasts get into the right mindset for the Cup of the Best finals