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Workouts

During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva advised Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region to work with clubs without tumbling, to feel the flight of the apparatus and find the right trajectory and height.

In rhythmic gymnastics, performing risks is impossible without perfect mastery of the throwing technique itself

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Competitions

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva signed autographs for young gymnasts and explained how to get into the Academy.

"If you train hard, you'll get there yourself!"

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Watch the new video to see how artistry revisions for the clubs routine of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg took shape at a workout in Novogorsk, and how they materialize at the  Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.

During a brief break between the Russian Championships and their upcoming competitions, the Academy gymnasts practiced their routines with the Olympic champion

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Аssociation

According to the quota, four gymnasts will take part in the tournament, as well as the Academy group gymnasts.

Gymnasts will perform at the Russian Сhampionship according to the Sky Grace International Association quota

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Opinion

After returning from St. Petersburg, Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region shared her impressions of her performance at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


"I'll keep working". Arina Kovshova sums up the results of the tournament in St. Petersburg

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The gymnast told about her first impressions of the classes and why she dreamed of getting here.

Evelina Tandalova shares her impressions after moving to the Academy

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Kirill Barkan, the choreographer of the Russian national team, conducted a lesson for the Academy group gymnasts.

A training session with the choreographer of the Russian national team Kirill Barkan took place at the Academy

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It will be held in Kazan March 22 through April 1.

The Academy juniors will take part in the Russian Junior Championship

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The gymnast shared her experience and thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for the invitation.

"I'm happy to be here and grateful for this opportunity". Isabella Rojas talks about participation in the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The specialist told how the tournament was interesting to her as a specialist and which gymnasts she liked the most.

"I was intrigued by the artistic component of their performances!" Judge Laura Acosta talks about the participants of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region won four medals at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, three of which are gold ones.

"She really puts her heart into her work on the floor". Evgenia Eliseeva talks about Eva Kononova's performance at the tournament in St. Petersburg

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Masha became a champion in the exercise with clubs.

"I enjoyed performing". Mariia Borisova talks about the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The specialist arrived at the event in St. Petersburg along with Jimena Domínguez and Luciana Caraballo.

Katty Araujo explains why participation in the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup is valuable for gymnasts and coaches from other countries

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We dropped in on the specialist's class, where Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, and Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow performed exercises to develop various muscle groups.


Russian national team choreographer Kirill Barkan is at the Academy

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Academy Life

The international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament was held at the world's largest ice arena, SKA Arena.

Game time!

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The Indian gymnasts captivated everyone with their charisma at the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament.

"We met so many people from different countries"

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Two-time Olympic bronze medalist in basketball, Natalia Vodopyanova, was the guest of honor at the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament.

"I simply enjoy the beauty of this sport"

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Alina Kabaeva worked on a series of jumps with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region during a training session in Novogorsk ahead of the  Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup. 


What is the secret to performing the jete en tournant? The Olympic champion shows!

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg was reminded of this by the Olympic champion on the first day of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


It is especially important to brace yourself and set up properly before coming out to the floor — it is impossible to execute the program confidently without that

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For the girls that have just started practicing rhythmic gymnastics, the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup provided an opportunity to take a photo with the Olympic champion and get her autograph.


Moments that inspire

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This is precisely what Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva pointed out to Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region.

For the roll to be valid, the ball must move smoothly and without any hops

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The gymnasts competed in the international Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup tournament under the Sky Grace International Association quota.



Interview of Ekaterina Sazonova and Vladislava Sharonova at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The support of the hometown audience, the team's unified spirit, and an excellent mood during the routine, that's what gave strength during their performance to the group gymnasts teams, and helped them reach the podium at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup.


Gymnasts from St. Petersburg, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan share their experiences of the tournament and talked about what helps them achieve high results

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Following the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the athletes visited the State Hermitage Museum, learned interesting facts about the exhibits, and learned about the history of the Winter Palace.



Want to join the gymnasts on a tour? Watch this video!

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The Olympic champion supported the gymnast from St. Petersburg before her performance in the clubs final at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup. 

A boost of motivation from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva to Mariia Borisova

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Showing episodes from the show that ended the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix  Champions Cup 2026!

It's gala concert time!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the gymnasts and coaches, judges, organizers, and spectators of the international tournament in St. Petersburg at the final awards ceremony.

"Sport unites people!"

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Standing next to the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region were Olympic champions Alina Kabaeva and Evgenia Kanaeva, as well as her coach Elizaveta Chernova. Their setup and words of encouragement are featured in our new video.

Join Arina Kovshova as she competes in the all-around event with the clubs and the hoop at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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There were St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, Russian Gymnastics Federation President Oleg Belozerov, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg Alexander Belsky, Chief Judge of the tournament and member of the Technical Committee of World Gymnastics Natalia Bulanova, and sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev among them.

At the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup, the Olympic champion met with the tournament's distinguished guests

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Showing how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgenia Eliseeva supported our all-around champion from the Tyumen Region before and after her performances.

Eva Kononova has supporters in the stands and the backstage at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The gymnast became the winner of the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup all-around competition.

Here are excerpts from the routines of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region

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Vladislava Sharonova (9th place in the all-around), Nicole Rimarachin Diaz (18th), Alisa Medvedeva (11th), Ekaterina Sazonova (12th), and Elvira Krasnobaeva (41st).

A selection of routines by gymnasts competing under the Sky Grace International Association quota at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup

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The Olympic champion helped group exercise gymnasts of the Academy to work on the tempo in the balls routine on the verge of the event.

"Can it be done quicker after the helicopters?"

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She provided helpful hints and advice before they took to the floor. Watch the video to see what instructions the girls received!

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva closely watched our gymnasts' training at SKA Arena

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Seniors Sofia Bobrik from Zhukovsky, Aksinya Popova from Rostov-on-Don, and Elizaveta Surkova from Astrakhan shared their impressions of the team tryouts and thanked their parents and coaches for their support.

The Academy is giving new gymnasts the chance to prove themselves in group exercises!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva was on hand during training and offered advice to athlete from the Tyumen Region and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva on how to improve her hoop technique.

After Eva Kononova won the hoop event at the Russian Championships, take a look at how she prepared

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It is precisely at such moments that important details can be managed to be fixed.

The work does not end even a few minutes before stepping onto the floor

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To help you wait, we suggest watching the floor testing!

Are you excited to see the Academy gymnasts perform at the Alina Kabaeva Grand Prix Champions Cup?

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We show how Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova supported the athlete in the clubs and ribbon finals at the Russian Championships.

The mood coming from the Olympic champion, which helped Alexandra Borisova from Moscow to overcome herself

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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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The finals in the clubs and the ribbon at the Russian Championships brought two gold medals to Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg.

We show you important and sincere episodes!

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Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region had a loss in the clubs finals. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva together with coach Evgenia Eliseeva reviewed this episode with the athlete after the exercise and reminded her how important it is to stay focused until the very end of the program.

Concentration is one of the keys to a clean performance

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This is how Alina Kabaeva motivated Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a training session at the Academy before the Russian Championships.

"Consider that you need to get a point and six tenths, that's the minimum for now"

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At the Russian Championship, the Olympic champion met with Evelina Tandalova, a gymnast from the Tyumen Region who dreams of training at the Academy. Alina Kabaeva praised the athlete's abilities.

One step closer to her dream!

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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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It was with these words from two-time Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva that the hoop routine for future Russian all-around champion Arina Kovshova began to be choreographed.

"Everyone knows it's a hit. But only a professional can create a hit"

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The stands at the Russian Championship were packed with fans!

Fans' impressions of the Russian Championship

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Their emotions, along with those of Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region, are captured in our new video.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and her coaches prepared the Academy gymnasts for their performance at the Russian Championship

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Warm congratulations on International Women's Day from Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Nikita Nagorny, doctor Bronislav Kharkovsky, choreographer of the Russian national team Kirill Barkan, and photographer Oleg Naumov!

Video

In rhythmic gymnastics, performing risks is impossible without perfect mastery of the throwing technique itself

"If you train hard, you'll get there yourself!"

During a brief break between the Russian Championships and their upcoming competitions, the Academy gymnasts practiced their routines with the Olympic champion