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Academy Life

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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Competitions

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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The Alina Festival

Among the distinguished guests at the 2026 Alina festival, held at The Grand Theatre, was Denis Alipov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of India.


"This is one of the most significant contributions to the development of Russian-Indian relations this year." Denis Alipov speaks about the Alina festival in Mumbai

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion and head of the Charity Foundation, Alina Kabaeva, addressed the organizers of the festival in Mumbai with gratitude.

Olympic champion addressed the organizers of the festival in Mumbai with gratitude

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked creators of the festival from the Russian side

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Irina Zenovka, choreographer and director for the 2026 Alina festival, discusses the creation of a new stage interpretation of The Firebird and shares what impressed her about The Grand Theatre in Mumbai.


"It was important to me that the result be a true theater production." Irina Zenovka talks about the staging of the 2026 Alina festival

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The gymnast won a gold medal in the clubs and came in second in the ribbon exercise.

Diana Kotlovskaya won two medals among the pre‑juniors at the international Step to the Dream tournament

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The competitions for the youngest gymnasts were held on Coach’s Day.

The mAlinka competition was held at the Academy

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He told how it unfolded on stage at The Grand Theatre in Mumbai.

Alexander Mogilev, the choreographer and stage director of the Alina Festival, spoke about the main theme of the production

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This celebration brings together everyone who loves our sport, those who demonstrate their dedication to it every single day, whether in training sessions or competitions, in the stands or while watching from home.

Happy All-Russian Gymnastics Day!

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Diana became the best in the clubs routine. Meanwhile, Alisa won her medal for the hoop routine.

Diana Sobyanina and Alisa Shunina won gold medals at the international Step to the Dream tournament

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Lala played the lead role in the production.

"Rhythmic gymnastics manifests as an art in the show." Lala Kramarenko talks about the Alina festival in Mumbai

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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.

And at that very moment, the magical feather of the Firebird comes to life, a light capable of vanquishing the darkness!

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On the stage of The Grand Theatre, Ivan Tsarevich prepares to face Koshchei, and the castle transforms into a battlefield.

When courage challenges darkness!

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And the fairy tale turns into a struggle for freedom. Guards separate Ivan Tsarevich from Tsarevna and take him captive. Koshchei (Ildar Gainutdinov) appears on stage, the master of a world where fear stifles movement and hope lies hidden behind a veil of fog.

The Enchanted Garden transforms into a grim castle

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Ivan Tsarevich enters the Enchanted Garden once again. Among the beautiful Maidens, his gaze locks onto the Tsarevna. Step by step, the characters draw closer to one another, as the magical garden comes alive around them.

Captive to a beautiful feeling!

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The Tsarevna and the Maidens, who are held captive together by Koshchei, appear on the stage of The Grand Theatre. Despite their captivity, they maintain their inner strength and find joy in simple moments.

Beauty that cannot be broken

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In the Enchanted Garden, Ivan Tsarevich finally comes face to face with the Firebird. He captures her, but instead of an easy victory, a clash between two powerful personalities begins.

A meeting that could change everything!

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Following a mysterious trail, Ivan Tsarevich (Daniil Potaptsev) finds himself in the Enchanted Garden — an astonishing world where everything comes to life and changes before your eyes.

Ivan Tsarevich finds himself in the Enchanted Garden

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The darkness disperses, and a magical world awakens on the stage of The Grand Theatre. At the center of a radiant nest, Lala Kramarenko appears as the Firebird. She spreads her wings, spins, and gradually breaks free from her shelter, filling the space with swift, sweeping movements.

The fairy tale begins!

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Artists of Alla Duhova TODES Dance Theater Danis Sharyafetdinov, Martin Stsibor-Gurkovsky, and Pavel Volosov are preparing for their performance at the Alina Festival in Mumbai.

Artists of Alla Duhova TODES Dance Theater share their impressions of the preparations for the Alina festival in Mumbai

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After the rehearsal of the Alina 2026 festival, the Olympic champion congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their successful performance at the AEON Cup World Club Championship.

Photos with Alina Kabaeva, smiles, flowers, and words of gratitude — in the video!

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Showing the behind-the-scenes work process.

How The Grand Theater stage was being changing for the Alina festival

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The Alina Festival is not just a chance to meet talented people — it’s also an opportunity to learn something new.

This video captures an exchange of skills between dancers and gymnasts

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Ahead of the Alina festival, costume designer Elena Litvinenko is completing the creation of the Firebird image.

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

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

Big dreams begin with small steps!