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Workouts

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova advised Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region on how to increase the rotational force in her ball routine.

During training before the World Championships, the planché technique received a lot of attention

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and choreographer and stage director Irina Zenovka, reviewed a mistake in the hoop routine with World Cup stage medalist Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and explained why it is important not to rush during the risk element: a proper throw should be made, the apparatus should be given the necessary height, and only then a clean rebound should be done.

"The most important thing is a proper throw"

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While working on the ball routine ahead of the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Irina Gusarova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg refine her helicopter element and her catch into a roll.



"Always go into your run-through with these exact feelings!"

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Academy Life

Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy gives young professionals the opportunity to develop and apply their knowledge in working with talented athletes.

The career path of Olga Frolova, Ekaterina Lotz, Elizaveta Zorkina and Daria Pirogova

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Judging at international tournaments, working with gymnasts of the Russian national team, and continuous professional development are the opportunities offered by the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.


The path of the Master of Sports of Russia and Academy coach Olga Minigalina

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The Academy unlocks unique opportunities for young coaches to grow professionally and advance their careers, as proven by the success of our specialists.


The professional path and achievements of the coaching staff of the Academy

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Opinion

The gymnast shared her memories of the last tournament, and also spoke about the support of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

"I went out there and performed from the heart." Ksenia Savinova talks about the Crystal Rose tournament

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Competitions

Academy gymnasts Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd won two medals each.

The results of individual junior finals at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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There, Alina Kabaeva is helping the Russian national team gymnasts prepare for the World Championships, which will be held from August 12 to 16 in Frankfurt am Main.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva worked with gymnasts during a training session in Novogorsk

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The European Champion was awarded the title of "Mini-Miss," and fans prepared a poster with warm words of support for the gymnast.


Yana Zaikina won the title of "Mini–Miss" at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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The gymnast became the champion of the all-around among the juniors.

“Alina Maratovna told me, 'You need to take risks now, while you are young'.” Evelina Tandalova talks about emotions after the Crystal Rose tournament

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Ksenia won two gold medals in the hoop and ribbon exercises, while Yana won gold in the ball final and bronze in the clubs.

Yana Zaikina and Ksenia Savinova won medals in individual finals at the Crystal Rose

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The first was Ksenia Savinova. Ksenia Evdokimova won silver, and Margarita Zhurovich won bronze.

Results of juniors in the all-around at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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Do you know what followed these words from Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region? Gold at the Crystal Rose" international tournament! Showing how coach Evgenia Eliseeva lived through these moments with the gymnast. 


"Can I do one more run-through?"

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During a workout in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, coaches Olga Minigalina and Irina Gusarova, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova shared an effective way for Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg to practice difficult elements — the risk and the boomerang in her ribbon routine. Irina Zenovka is the choreographer and stage director of the program.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches share an effective way for Mariia Borisova to practice difficult elements

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Olga Minigalina now serves regularly on the judging panels of the most prestigious international events, including World Cups, the European Cup, Grand Prix competitions, and the European Championships. Yet, her career in gymnastics began in Vyborg, a city with a population of less than 100,000 people.

From small-town coach to a judge at major competitions — here is the story of Olga Minigalina’s professional journey

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Nutritionist's advice

Nutritionist Anna Turusheva addresses this topic in the latest edition of the Nutrition: Myth or Truth column.

Myth or truth: nutrition. Is gluten harmful?

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The video features clubs and ribbon routines. The Ksyusha coaches are Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and the choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.



Performance episodes of the all-around champion at the Chrystal Rose tournament, European Championship silver medalist — Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina!

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Jojo Tawinun is working on expressiveness and plasticity under the guidance of Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova. 

How does the training session of the athlete from Thailand go?

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What words helped European Championship silver medalist Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina capture her third gold medal at the "Crystal Rose" international tournament? 

"Don’t let yourself relax!"

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During a workout in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Elizaveta Chernova and Olga Minigalina, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova, helped Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region perfect her hoop fouetté technique. They paid special attention to the correct entry into the element, body posture, and hand and wrist work.





Alina Kabaeva and Academy coaches help Arina Kovshova perfect her hoop fouetté technique

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Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina thanked everyone who supported them at the Crystal Rose international tournament in Minsk.


The most sincere words go to our fans!

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Following the international tournament in Minsk, the all-around champion showed off her commemorative gift featuring the competition's symbol and shared who she wants to give it to.


Unboxing the main souvenir of the Crystal Rose tournament with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina

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Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina are coaching the gymnasts and Ekaterina Belova is the choreographer.

Vivid episodes from performances of Diana Kotlovskaya and Evelina Tandalova during the first day of the Crystal Rose international tournament

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Before stepping onto the carpet at the Crystal Rose international tournament in Minsk, Academy coaches Evgenia Eliseeva and Elizaveta Zorkina psyched up Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg.

"You can't get scores without elements"

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Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina are the gymnast's coaches and Ekaterina Belova is the choreographer.

How was European Championships silver medalist Ksenia Savinova supported on the first day of the "Crystal Rose" tournament?

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Performances of European Champion Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on the first day of the Crystal Rose

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At the Crystal Rose international tournament, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region to shake off her nerves before the performance. 

"You need to perform for your own pleasure. This is a celebration!"

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Just a few minutes before appearing on the floor at the Crystal Rose international tournament, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva together with coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped the silver medalist of the European Championships, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, find the focus before her ball routine.


"God bless, my sunshine. Go do the work!"

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This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Zorkina helped European Champion Yana Zaikina from Volgograd to prepare properly for her hoop performance in the all-around at the Crystal Rose international tournament.



"You love rhythmic gymnastics, don't you? So go out there and perform with spirit!"

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She is coached by Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and Ekaterina Belova is the choreographer.


The love and support of fans following the winning ball performance of European Champion Yana Zaikina from Volgograd at the Crystal Rose international tournament

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The gymnasts also took memorable photos with their fans.

Fans had the chance to get autographs from Yana Zaikina and Ksenia Savinova at the Crystal Rose international tournament in Minsk

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How to feel the apparatus, maintain focus, and confidently execute all elements — these are the exact tips the gymnast received before stepping onto the carpet for the all-around at the Crystal Rose international tournament.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva works with Yana Zaikina to break down her ribbon routine, paying close attention to every detail of the program

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On the second day of the Crystal Rose tournament, Evelina Tandalova from the Tyumen Region performed with the clubs, while Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg competed with the ribbon.

Let's watch the highlights from the routines of Academy's little stars!

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In the new video from the Crystal Rose international tournament, Academy coach Evgenia Eliseeva shares warm words of support with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd and Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina before they step onto the carpet.

Academy coach Evgenia Eliseeva shares warm words of support with Yana Zaikina and Ksenia Savinova before they step onto the carpet

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the Russian Junior Championship winner, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, get into the right mindset for the all-around performance. She drew attention to the details of the hoop risk element and reminded of the importance of staying focused.

How do Academy gymnasts prepare before stepping onto the carpet at the Crystal Rose international tournament?

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During a training session with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva analyzes a risk element involving the ball and explains what to focus on: how to properly initiate the throw, how the arm and leg work, and why applying more force isn't always necessary. 

“No need to put too much power into the leg movement, just kick it back”

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Together with Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coaches Elizaveta Chernova, Olga Minigalina, and Olga Frolova continue to search for more precise transitions to make every movement look natural.


Working on Arina Kovshova's ball routine

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In this video, we combine the worlds of gymnastics and photography to show how the beauty and grace of art can be expressed through the camera.

A creative experiment from our athlete!

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Setting An Example

Our Academy students always have a busy competition schedule, but even with such a busy schedule, the athletes find time for hobbies. This video is about the hobby of Alisa Kirpicheva, a junior Russian National team member from St. Petersburg.

Academy students set an example. Alisa Kirpicheva speaks about drawing

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During the choreography class, Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova monitors every element, helping maintain proper lines, control the body, and move cleaner and with greater fluidity.


Summer training sessions of junior group exercise gymnasts offer a great opportunity to focus on technique

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The Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 participant and the 2025 Thai Youth Championships medalist, perfected her hoop routine and worked on individual elements with coach Zhou Tianke and our specialist Zlata Tulubaeva.



Jojo Tawinun from Thailand has begun training at the Academy!

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Gymnastics for the Little Ones

Good coordination is the foundation for performing complicated gymnastics elements. Academy coach Elizaveta Zorkina and preschooler Alina Chipizubova, a free early development group member, demonstrate a routine for coordination development in the new episode of the Gymnastics for the Littlest Ones series.

Gymnastics for the little ones. Routine for coordination development

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We're sharing excerpts from a training session for the Russian National team gymnasts at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy!

How are junior group gymnasts training under the guidance of Russia’s Honored Coach Veronika Shatkova?

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In Novogorsk, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, along with coach Irina Gusarova and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, worked on risks involving transitions to jeté en tournant and helicopter.

Mariia Borisova works on risks involving transitions to jeté en tournant and helicopter during training session in Novogorsk

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Veronika Borisovna focuses not only on practice but also on theory. Watch our athletes train!

Russia’s Honored coach Veronika Shatkova finetunes every detail with gymnasts during classes at the Academy

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Following the return to the Academy, junior group exercise gymnasts Elizaveta Malashenko, Anna Gryaznova, Anna Storozhenko and Kira Pryn shared how they spent time during holidays and what helped them to regain strength.

The break is over — a new stage of training lies ahead!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested changing the order of elements in Arina Kovshova's ribbon routine, and coaches Olga Minigalina and Elizaveta Chernova helped the gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region find the most convenient option!

Why is the order of elements important in a program?

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The gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region also received help from her coach, Elizaveta Chernova, in working on this part of her routine.

During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested to Arina Kovshova which musical accents can be emphasized with body movements

Video

During training before the World Championships, the planché technique received a lot of attention

"The most important thing is a proper throw"

"Always go into your run-through with these exact feelings!"