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Workouts

Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg couldn't do a fouette during training, but Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova explained to the gymnast why it's important to go all the way, even if you have no strength.


"Don't, don't give up!"

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This is what Alina Kabaeva pointed out to Yana Sakovich from Moscow. Want to know how an Olympic champion suggested that a gymnast can improve her program with a ball? This is what our new video is all about!


Smooth transitions and attention to detail make the exercise integral and powerful

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Sometimes gymnasts underestimate their strength, and it is the coach's job is to show them that they can do more. This is exactly what Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova talked about with Sasha Borisova from Moscow, helping her to work on pirouettes and jumps.


"I see that you are able to do this!"

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Academy Life

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Important information!

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MA Academy

Twenty-seven athletes, 13 of whom hold a Master of Sports candidate title came to Sirius together with their coaches.

The Academy of Martial Arts is hosting a training camp for gymnasts from the Bryansk Region

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Opinion

The Academy student from St. Petersburg told what she remembered from the training sessions in Novogorsk.

Veronika Malinina shares her impressions of the Our Future training camp in Novogorsk

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The specialist summed up the results of the Our Future training camp and also assessed the progress of the Academy gymnast Veronica Malinina from St. Petersburg.


"Veronika has become more open." Anna Dyachenko talks about Veronika Malinina's progress

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Academy gymnast Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg showed her programs there.

A control training session for pre-juniors was held in Novogorsk

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The senior methodologist of the Talent and Success educational foundation spoke about the plans for this year.


What interesting things await preschool girls of the Academy senior groups in the new academic year? Tatyana Ryupina talks about it

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The tournament was held among men and women.

The Russian Judo Team wins medals at the European Junior Championships for under 21

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He has already held a stretching class and a floor lesson for the gymnasts.


Russian national team chorepgrapher Kirill Barkan talks about classes with the Academy students

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The selection process is held every Friday from 17:00 to 18:00.


Selection process participants’ parents share their impressions of the screening for the preschool education groups of the Academy

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Young gymnasts and judoka will be involved in a project that will help them to learn more about their favorite sports.

Preschoolers from early development groups have started studies in the new academic year

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Immediately after Alina Kabaeva’s important words about the importance of overcoming the "dead point" in the program, it was decided to start working on the side pirouette.


More of the joint training session with St. Petersburg gymnast Maria Borisova, coach Irina Gusarova and the Olympic champion

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Another control training session was held at the Academy. During the session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, staff and Academy group gymnasts took out the time to wish Nelly Reutskaya a happy birthday! 


"We love you!"

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Nutritionist's advice

In the new “Myth or Truth: Nutrition” episode, nutritionist Anna Turusheva examines the belief that the less you eat, the faster you lose weight.


Is it true that reducing the number of calories in your diet helps you lose weight quickly?

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This is the advice that Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave to her student Karolina Tarasova when the gymnast performed the boomerang poorly.


It is important not to look for excuses during training, but to work on the element to the end

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina about this and helped her achieve a clean jeté en tournant performance. 


Why is it important to work from start to finish and complete the risks?

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After an unsuccessful exercise with a hoop at a control training session, the Olympic champion pointed out the mistakes and the reasons for them to Karolina Tarasova. Alina Kabaeva shared a story about how she performed 18 elements in an exercise and learned to overcome difficulties during training and performances.


"You have to get passed this dead point!”

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Take a look at how the Olympic champion helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg to overcome mistakes in her ribbon exercise. At the control training session, Alina Kabaeva supported the gymnast and reminded that the main thing is not to stop.


"You need to learn to fight here"

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During the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva told Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg how to do it.


How to enter a pirouette beautifully and artistically?

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These questions were answered by the coach from the Bryansk region Alla Feofilaktova and gymnasts Elizaveta Kokur, Sofya Shumilkina, Milana Abramyan, Marina Tatarczuk, Lida Nikiforova, and Melike Gyurbuz.


How is the training camp for gymnasts from the Bryansk region going at the Martial Arts Academy?

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Alina Kabaeva also emphasized that in order to achieve progress, it is important to continue working and add more and more expressiveness to the exercises.


At the control training session, the Olympic champion praised Alexandra Borisova from Moscow for her attitude and artistic performance of the program with clubs

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the Academy student Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and her coach Evgeniya Eliseeva about this because the athlete held the ball wrong during an exercise.


All details must be done with special care!

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Ask a psychologist

 Irina Kozyr shares her recommendations in the new Ask a Psychologist episode.


Ask a Psychologist: how to help a child get used to an unfamiliar environment faster?

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She reminded the gymnasts that it is important not to skip them - this will help avoid losing points at the competition and make the performance expressive.


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva also worked with the Academy's group gymnasts on accents in the club routine

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Alina Kabaeva reminded the athlete that it is important to finish everything to the end, because every detail affects the final score.


During a control training session with the Olympic champion, Karolina Tarasova performed the hoop spins wrong and lost points in artistry

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While practicing jetés en tournant with Alexandra Borisova from Moscow, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva emphasized that the difficulty and pace of the program should correspond to the level and capabilities of the gymnast.


"Jump two jetés en tournant, you're not a junior!"

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During the control training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and judge Zlata Tulubaeva noticed that Karolina Tarasova was uncomfortable performing the foot movement in the pirouette.


Artistic details in the exercise shouldn’t get in the way of element execution

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At the control training session, Alina Kabaeva worked on this element together with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina. She reminded the gymnast that the ability to maintain balance helps to engage all the muscles and perform this turn more confidently.


We’re sharing with you the secret of a good side pirouette from the Olympic champion

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We are practicing the fouetté and pirouette technique together with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy student Anna Vakulenko from Volgograd.

We are practicing the fouetté and pirouette technique

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Alina Kabaeva

14.09.2025. During the run-through with clubs, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested that Karolina Tarasova add a jeté en tournant and helped her practice the fouetté.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggests Karolina Tarasova make the exercise with clubs more difficult

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During the run-through with clubs, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva suggested that Karolina Tarasova add a jeté en tournant and helped her practice the fouetté.

How to get the maximum points for an exercise?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with Zlata Tulubaeva, Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, helped the gymnast analyze the risk in the hoop exercise.

Another video featuring Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow at a control training session

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After the comments by Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow worked on this element.

How to achieve the execution of a multi-turn planche turn?

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At the control training session at the Academy, Karolina Tarasova failed to perform a fouette well, but Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained to the gymnast and her coach Evgeniya Eliseeva why this happened and how to avoid this mistake in the future.


"You need to do a fouette when your legs are tired"

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At the control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, together with Olga Minigalina, Evgeniya Eliseeva and Ekaterina Lots helped Elizaveta Geraskina from Moscow improve the elements in the exercise with the hoop and add artistry to it.

To make the exercise look expressive, the gymnast must confidently keep the tempo and work out each accent

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At an Academy control training session, Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast from St. Petersburg figure out how to throw and catch at the feet during a risk. And after several attempts, Masha succeeded!

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helps Mariia Borisova practice the hoop exercise

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One of them was the contest for the best planche performance under the guidance of Anna Dyachenko, the senior coach of the Russian national team. Academy student Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg took part in it.

What unusual formats were in the program of the Our Future training camp in Novogorsk?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted that this is exactly the mindset that helps to shape the character of the athletes and teaches them to always do the best.

It is important to go all out from the first run-through when preparing for tournaments

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared her personal case with Academy students Karolina Tarasova and Ksenia Savinova and also gave valuable pieces of advice how to cope with losses, keep the focus and achieve stability.

Mistakes occur with everyone but it is important to work on them

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Match TV Program

The new weekly episode of the Match TV program is dedicated to the journey of gymnasts, from their first training sessions to their global fame.

Match TV program. Episode 99

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The Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted the progress and creative approach after a good run-through by the Academy's student.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noted the creative approach of Karolina Tarasova

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Mastery in performing elements is the result of persistent training! 
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva taught Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg a new move for the dance track with a hoop.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva offered Mariia Borisova a new dance move

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared a secret with Academy student Karolina Tarasova - you need to repeat a simple exercise.


How to be more confident when throwing clubs in the risk?

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In this video, you will find work on bouncing the hoop and the dance floor, and also hear important words from Alina Kabaeva.


"That's why there is no spectacle, and our sport is slowly dying"

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed that Masha Borisova from St. Petersburg can perform more turns in the side pirouette. She suggested that coach Irina Gusarova slightly change the program to allow the gymnast to fully reveal her abilities.



The Olympic champion suggests Mariia Borisova slightly change the program

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Watch the video to see how Mariia Borisova coped with hoop rebound in the turnover! 

How to make the exercise brighter and get higher scores at competitions?

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The Olympic champion noted that the clubs should be passed behind the leg, Nicole did so at once.


Video

"Don't, don't give up!"

Smooth transitions and attention to detail make the exercise integral and powerful

"I see that you are able to do this!"