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Academy Life

The new video from the Academy features the little stars' entrances onto the competition mat, as well as the sincere emotions of coaches and parents after their performances.

Touching moments from the mAlinka tournament!

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Workouts

Let's take a look at one of the ball and ribbon sessions. During it, the gymnasts performed special exercises to get a better feel for the apparatus.

This is how Academy group gymnasts train under the guidance of coach Anna Ustsova!

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Competitions

What advice did her coaches Elizaveta Zorkina and Elizaveta Chernova give her? Who helped her prepare for the competition at home, and what is the young athlete's favorite element? Find out in our video!


Interview with mAlinka tournament participant Alina Chipizubova!

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Choreographer Natalia Belugina came to the Academy.

The Academy gymnasts have started working on new programs

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Opinion

She also highlighted the tournament's most memorable routines.

How has the gymnasts' approach to their routines changed this year? Natalia Lashchinskaya tells about it

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Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

Important information!

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By the way, Tatyana Sergaeva, the head coach of the Russian national team, noted her as the most stable gymnast at these competitions. Ekaterina Sazonova's coaches are Yana Kelperis and Ekaterina Sergeeva.

"My favorite year of my career!" Ekaterina Sazonova talks about the results of the season and her performance at the Russian Cup

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The athletes won two gold medals each among gymnasts born in 2012.

Miroslava Monina and Alesya Naifonova share their impressions of the performance at the tournament in Armenia and the results of the year

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Silva also named the Sky Grace gymnasts that left an impression on her.

"I am incredibly proud to always perform here!" Silva Sargsyan talks about the tournament in Armenia

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The competition was held on December 10 at the Academy.

Results of the mAlinka tournament among 2018-2019 years of birth

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Gymnasts are trying out for the Academy's group play team, born in 2011.

Tryouts for group exercises have started at the Academy

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The specialist also told how the judges' work was structured, and noted the progress of the athletes.

The head judge Olga Frolova told about the most memorable programs at the Russian Cup

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Sofia recently competed at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 in China, and she received the opportunity to participate thanks to the Sky Grace International Association.


Sofia Bodzhgua from Abkhazia speaks about the tournament in Yerevan and her impressions of the trip to Beijing

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Let's watch how lobbies and halls are being filled with holiday decorations.

The New Year fairy-tale is gradually coming to the Academy!

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Nutritionist's advice

In the new episode of the Myth or Truth: Nutrition column, nutritionist Anna Turusheva explains what really lies behind this habit and how it affects the body.



Myth or truth: nutrition. Snacking throughout the day

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Anatomy of Gymnastics

In a new episode of the Anatomy of Gymnastics section, a chiropractor and family medicine physician tells what proprioception is — the body ability to feel itself in space. The professional also shares exercises for its development.

Anatomy of Gymnastics: the sixth sport feeling

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MA Academy

Preschoolers from the Martial Arts Academy Zakhar Kozyr, Matvey Matveev and Kirill Ivanov, as well as Oleg Ryabtsev from the Multidisciplinary Gymnasium of the Sirius Federal Territory told us what they love judo for and shared their first impressions of the competitions.


Interview with the preschoolers who came to watch the Battle of the Cities international tournament

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For many girls, this was the first competition. Let's see how preschoolers from free early development groups prepared and performed!


The end of the year at the Academy is the time for the mAlinka tournament!

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During the session, the gymnast from the Tyumen region practiced her stand-up routine. The Olympic champion's advice helped her improve her movement and enhance its amplitude.


Eva Kononova's training with Alina Kabaeva and her performance at the Russian Cup

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Kirill Denisov, Russia’s Honored Master of Sports and Sports Director of the Russian Judo Federation, spoke to us about the special features and significance of the Battle of the Cities international judo tournament.

The competition is taking place at the Martial Arts Academy from December 6-19. It is organized by the Russian Judo Federation and the DobroFON charity program.

"All the ingredients for a wonderful, major judo tournament have come together here"

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During a joint training session before the start of the Russian Cup, Alina Kabaeva helped Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd and her coach, Evgenia Eliseeva, improve their execution of this element in the clubs routine.

Working on proper pirouette technique with an Olympic champion!

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Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd practicing clean hands during a joint training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva.

The training session took place ahead of the Russian Cup.

The continuation of the video, showing Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd practicing clean hands

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How to properly perform a throw on a risk? An Olympic champion explains!

During training in preparation for the Russian Cup, Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd brought her arm incorrectly during her throw in the clubs routine, but Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast and her coach, Evgenia Eliseeva, with a very clear comparison and advice on how to avoid this mistake.

"Imagine scooping water into a ladle!"

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We're sharing a video of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva helping Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd practice her arm movement on the hoop in her clubs routine.

The training session took place ahead of the Russian Cup.

Clean execution depends largely on arm movement

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Catch exclusive footage from the training floor in Kazan!

How did Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva motivate Alexandra Borisova from Moscow on the first day of the Russian Cup?

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During training, the Olympic champion not only helps correct mistakes but also points out areas where progress is evident.

This is how Alina Kabaeva praised Anna Vakulenko of Volgograd jumps in clubs.

"Well done, you've started jumping jete en tournant well"

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We're watching a clip from a training session with Academy student Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd before the start of the Russian Cup.

Under the guidance of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva, the athlete perfected her risk.

How to execute a club risk from start to finish?

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• Maria Borisova, ribbon; 
• Eva Kononova, clubs; 
• Ekaterina Sazonova, clubs. 

Let's enjoy this beauty once again!

Performances of the winner and runners-up of the Russian Cup on the final day of the tournament

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While working on her ribbon routine at the Russian Cup, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region a secret for achieving a clean and beautiful gamble.

Alina Kabaeva and Evgeniya Eliseeva advised the gymnast on what to focus on when performing the throw, chainé, and catch. And Eva's risks were transformed!

"You're opening up like a rosebud there!"

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A gymnast's strong performance at a tournament is backed by a great deal of work at the gym. To demonstrate their full potential on the competition mat, it's also important to be focused and willing to do risks.

The Olympic champion discussed this during a training session on the eve of the Russian Cup with Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd and her coach, Evgeniya Eliseeva. Alina Kabaeva reminded that an athlete must be very demanding of herself if she wants to achieve high results.

"The one who can concentrate wins"

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We're sharing excerpts from calls between Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and gymnast Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg after her clubs and ribbon routines on the second day of the Russian Cup.

Support at competitions is crucial!

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By the way, the Academy athletes brought home a total of 15 gold medals from this competition!

Want to see the programs our gymnasts presented in Armenia?

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Mistakes at competitions help gymnasts understand their weaknesses so they can work on them.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region about this after her clubs routine at the Russian Cup.

“You can't do this half-heartedly, Evochka, do you hear me?"

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It is important to think through in detail on each transition so that all the elements are on the beat. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Evgenia Eliseeva worked on that together with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region during preparations for the Russian Cup.

The exercise and the music must be the unified whole

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Match TV Program

A new episode is dedicated to the team of professionals that help the gymnasts to win.

Match TV program. Episode 106

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The girls competed under the quota of the Sky Grace International Association. Eva and Masha entered the top 5 of the tournament standings in conclusion of the first day.

Episodes of performances by Maria Dmitrieva, Nika Reznik, Sofia Vorobyova, and Eva Kononova at the Russian Cup!

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Alina Kabaeva not only analyzed Eva's mistakes but also prepared the gymnast for the next day of the competition.

What advice did Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region get from the Olympic champion before and after her ball and hoop routines?

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On the first day of the Russian Cup, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva coached Sofia Vorobyeva from Moscow via video link for her hoop and ball routine.

"This is fine for today. Tomorrow, it's no longer possible"

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We're sharing footage from the Russian Cup flor testing featuring our gymnasts Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Vorobyova and Alexandra Borisova from Moscow, Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region, and Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd.

These days, Kazan has once again become a meeting place for talented gymnasts from all over Russia!

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Ask a psychologist

A favorite activity is not just a way to spend time, but an important tool for children's development!

Ask a Psychologist: what should attention to be paid to when choosing a hobby or sport for a child?

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Academy gymnasts Miroslava Monina from Penza and Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz, under the guidance of coach Alina Gusarova, are working on parts of their routines that didn't go well at the Hopes of Russia competition in Yekaterinburg.

Time to work on the mistakes!

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The competition will take place in Kazan on December 5 and 6.


The sun came out to see our gymnasts off to the Russian Cup!

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This is exactly what Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Olga Minigalina worked on with student Yana Zaikina from Volgograd during their ongoing training.

An important part of artistry is hitting the right musical accents!

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Why is it important to concentrate on each element during a routine? And what will be the outcome if you don't? Alina Kabaeva discussed this with gymnast and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva.



A continuation of the Olympic champion's conversation with Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd

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The Olympic champion pointed this out to Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd and coach Evgeniya Eliseeva while working on the clubs routine in preparation for the Russian Cup.

During a routine, a gymnast must give 100%

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What details in performance can enhance the emotion and improve the overall presentation? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Olga Minigalina worked on this with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd.


"Always communicate with the audience, communicate with the judges"

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Sky Grace

Before the celebratory banquet, children presented Alina Kabaeva with lovely handmade gifts.

At the international tournament in Beijing everyone was treated to autographs and commemorative photos with the Olympic champion!

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Watch and live through these emotions again together with us!


Video

Touching moments from the mAlinka tournament!

This is how Academy group gymnasts train under the guidance of coach Anna Ustsova!

Interview with mAlinka tournament participant Alina Chipizubova!