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Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Leotards

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Dina Averina (RUS)

Leotard is a skin-tight one-piece garment that covers the torso but leaves the legs wore by gymnasts. Some of them are also covering legs and they are called “unitards”.

Since 2001, COP allows leotards with or without skirts and unitards (since 1993) . The skirt should fall down on the hips and “tutu shape” is forbidden. Its length should not go lower than the pelvis. Tights are also allowed. Since a few years ago, leotards can be embroidered with sequins, glitter, feathers and Swarovski stones.

Leotards designers may find their inspiration on fashion runways.  Karina Kuznetsova wore a leotard inspired in Valentino’s original gown, Yana Kudryavtseva worn a ball leotard which was an inspiration on an iconic design by Dior Couture.

One of the most finest leotards atelier is “Lana”, located in Moscow, Russia. They sew leotards for international Rhythmic Gymnastics stars such as Arina and Dina Averina, Aleksandra Soldatova, Yanika Vartlaan and Kseniya Moustafaeva.

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Leotard worn by World Champion Dina Averina (RUS). Available for renting.

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Yanika Vartlaan (UKR) wearing a leotard designed and sew by Lana’s atelier

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Caption of Lana’s atelier detailed handmade

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Each leotard represents a storie. For example, Polina Shamatko has an exercise with music of Shchedrin “Russian Fairytale”. This leotard is hadmade painted. The leotard is inspired in Russian folklore.

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Rental conditions

They give a swimsuit for a 100% guarantee of cost, from which 10% of the cost of a swimsuit is deducted once the leotards is returned back up to 7 calendar days. This is usually enough even for going to international competitions.

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Aleksandra Soldatova, awarded by Longines “Prize for Elegance”

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FIG Official Partner, Longines, awarded Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS) with “Prize for Elegance” last friday evening in Sofia.

Longines awarded with this prize for more than 20 years. Almudena Cid, Margarita Mamun, Yana Kudryavtseva, Daria Kondakova, Anna Rizatdinova, Alexandra Agiurgiuculese are some of the gymnasts that were recognized with this award.

The prize is given to the most remarkable grace and elegance course of All-Around individual final in World Championships.

This year’s jury was composed of Walter von Kaenel, President of Longines, FIG President Morinari Watanabe, Maria Petrova, 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Ambassador and Dmitri Dmitriev, Longines Regional Sales Manager for Bulgaria.

Soldatova recieved an exclusive timepiece as well as a bank check.

 

Aleksandra Soldatova

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International Junior Tournament Kazan 2018 Results

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Daria Trunikova (RUS)

Kazan is the stage elected before World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, in September. Most of top Russian rhythmic gymnasts are competing in Kazan which makes the competition even more interesting such as Irina Annenkova, Dina and Arina Averina and Mariya Sergeeva.

Junior rising star, Daria Trubnikova, won All-Around competition ahead Yana Striga, who is one of the top juniors of the season. Trubnikova’s coach is former gymnast, Amina Zaripova, who was also coaching current the Olympic Champion, Margarita Mamun. Unfortunatly, Polina Shmatko and Anastasiya Sergeeva could not compete here due to health reasons. Anastasiya published on social media that she was suffering from appendicitis.

 

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Alina Kabaeva’s 2018 Festival

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Alina Kabaeva (RUS)

Alina Kabaeva’s festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

“The festival is such a big show. There is no other show in Rhythmic Gymnastics like this in the whole world”

Different gymnasts from all around the world were reunited last weekend in Moscow. Italy, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Israel, were invited to this event. Rhythmic Gymnastics stars from Russia and current World Champions, Dina and Arina Averina starred the festival with a performance with swords and hoops. Russian team, Ekaterina Selezneva, Polina Shmatko…were also there in the show. Unfortunatly, Aleksandra Soldatova could not be there because of health issues.

Every year, the festival tells a different story to the audience.

“The festival is traditionally scheduled to the Children’s Day on June 1st. We will show how important it is to meet the right mentor, the person who will help you find your unique way in life. “

 

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European Championships Guadalajara 2018 : Senior Individual Participants

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Just a few days after World Cup Guadalajara, F.I.G. uploaded the entry list of the gymnasts that are going to compete in  the 2018 European Championships.

Guadalajara will hold the 34th UEG European Championships of Rhythmic Gymnastics  from 1st to 3rd of June. This city wants to be a worldwide reference in rhythmic gymnastics with a huge fan base a and great project. It also aims to become the European Capital of Sport.

Choices

Only just two individual senior gymnasts were allowed to represent each of the top qualified countries. In some cases, it was not clear which gymnasts would compete in European Championships.

Ukraine’s just revealed their two participants, Yeva Meleshchuk and Vlada Nikolchenko. These are the second European Championships for Meleshchuk. A young 15-year-old Vlada Nikolchenko claims to be the top gymnast from Ukraine, winning several medals since the beggining of the season. The former promise of Ukrainian team, Olena Dyachenko, is not going to compete in the European Championships since she did not get good results in the last competitions.

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Vlada Nikolchenko (UKR)

Likewise, Bulgarian choice was not an easy one. National Champion, Neviana Vladinova got injured and missed the chance to participate in a few competitions to prepare for the European Championships. Katrin Taseva and Boryana Kaleyn were representing Bulgaria the whole season, but Neviana is back as a head gymnast of team BUL. Vladinova and Taseva are the ones chosen by their National Federation.

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Katrin Taseva (BUL)

Belarus is going to be represented by Katsiaryna Halkina and Anastasiya Salos, who is the new rising star from BLR. European Championships medalist, Alina Harnasko can’t compete since she is recovering from a knee surgery. Harnasko underwent surgery a few months ago in Germany.

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Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)

The toughest decision was made by Russia. World Cup Guadalajara was the place for Arina Averina and Aleksandra Soldatova, since it was clear that Dina Averina was already chosen to compete in European Championships. In the end, head coach of Russian Federation, Irina Viner-Usmanova decided to give the opportunity to Arina Averina. As such, the Averina twins (Dina and Arina) will compete in the European Championships.

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Arina Averina (RUS)

 

Who’s going to miss this competition? 

Aleksandra Soldatova, who was fighting for a place in the European Championships representing Russia.

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Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)

Alina Harnasko, from Belarus, who is in the proccess of recovery from two different knee surgeries.

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Alina Harnasko (BLR)

Ukraine’s young rhythmic gymnastics star, Olena Dyachenko, who was not chosen by Irina Deryugina to represent with Vlada Nikolchenko, UKR in European Championships.

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Olena Dyachenko (UKR)

Natalia García, from Spain, who is still recovering from a double hip surgery which requires a gently course of physical therapy. The gymnast who is going to represent the host country is Polina Berezina

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Natalia García (ESP)

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Dina and Arina Averina will represent Russia in European Championships Guadalajara 2018

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Arina Averina (RUS)

According to Russian Sports Press, Dina and Arina Averina entered the preliminary team of Russia at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, which will be held the first weekend of June in Spain.
The deadline for applications from the National Federations expired on May 4th. World Cup Guadalajara is the framework to place face to face Arina Averina and Aleksandra Soldatova, since it was clear that Dina Averina deserves to go to European Championships.

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Dina Averina (RUS)

Russian press confirms that finaly is Arina who will take the position with her sister Dina.

Last European Championships were held in Budapest and became the first major start for the 19-year-old Averina sisters at a high level. Dina won gold in team competition and in exercises with hoop and ribbon and silver in the exercise with clubs. Arina Averina also got gold medals: team competition and clubs and ball.

In the other hand, Aleksandra Soldatova got second place this weekend in Guadalajara WC just behind Linoy Ashram (ISR) and ahead Arina Averina (RUS)

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Information about Grand Prix Thiais 2018

 

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The 3rd stage of Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix Series takes place in Thiais France on 23rd and 24th of March. This GP is already a legend in gymnastics tradition since it reaches its 32nd  edition.

Grand Prix Thiais is a legendary Grand Prix series competition held in Thiais, close to Paris (France).

Grand Prix Seniors

The gymnasts invited to participate in the qualifications will perform routines according to the following program:

> Hoop
> Ball
> Clubs
> Ribbon

Only the first 8 gymnasts (of each apparatus) will participate in the finals on Sunday afternoon.

Groups

The invited groups in 2018 will perform – in accordance with the FIG rules – two differrent routines:

5 hoops

3 balls – 2 ropes

Already 18 countries from all around the world are confirmed.

Grand Prix Series 2018:

  • Grand Prix Moscow (Russia)
  • Grand Prix Kiev (Ukraine)
  • Grand Prix Thiais (France)
  • Grand Prix Marbella (Spain) *change of dates to October
  • Grand Prix Holon (Israel)
  • Grand Prix Brno (Czech Republic)
  • Grand Prix Eilat (Israel)

Grand Prix Thiais is a legendary Grand Prix series competition held in Thiais, close to Paris (France)

Participants:

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