Slimmer, with a graceful oval face, Kabaeva opened the Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy in Sochi

Kabaeva stressed that “Heavenly Grace” is a unique tournament. The fact is that in recent years the international federation has tried to equalize the athletes, simplifying the rules: this makes it possible to somehow compete with the Russian champions, who are the strongest head and shoulders.

In Sochi the rules were complicated or, according to Alina, reverted to the “gold standard” of the early 2000s, when she performed.