Famous Russian gymnasts and stories of Russian sports stars
The phrase “Russian high school student” consists of only two words, but its meaning is, perhaps, a whole thesis. Femininity, humility, strength and power, tears and endurance, victories and defeats, injuries and triumphs, chronic adrenaline rushes and lack of sleep.
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Gymnasts are the embodiment of hard work and determination and a shining example of how human capabilities seem to have no limits. Each Russian rhythmic gymnast is given a separate chapter, but for those completely unfamiliar, there follows a long list of names, a brief history of the sport and achievements.
Their achievements are long and, at first glance, look like boring, dry numbers that need to be scrolled in a comfortable chair with a mouse in hand. But once you look at the photographs of training and watch the recordings of performances, it becomes clear that each of the short, dated titles is in fact a very long and emotional story, literally a huge work. At the same time, a strong woman.
Titled and pampered stars of Russian gymnastics
- Raisan Uchasheva.
What does the public know about her? When asked who Laysan Utyasheva is, most answer that she is a TV presenter and wife of Volya (Pavel Volya, TNT comedy comedian), and few people remember why this particular girl appeared on television. After an illustrious career as a gymnast, Reizan pursued a career in the media.
However, she left the sport not because she fell in love, but because she could not recover from a second serious injury. Today she is sophisticated, slender and extremely beautiful, raising a son and confidently developing as a media personality.
She is an outstanding gymnast, perhaps the most decorated of all rhythmic gymnasts in the country. Arena”s determination has not only earned her many awards, cups and Olympic medals, but has also given her the opportunity to help others with her talent and authority in the sport. After completing her sports career, the girl became actively involved in charity work; for some time she was a member of the United Russia party and a deputy of the Chamber of Deputies.
In this position, the successful athlete dealt with issues of youth policy and sports development. Currently, he continues his philanthropic activities. In addition to medals, he has state awards: the Order of Friendship, the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree.
Natalya Lavrova is an outstanding figure in the Russian gymnastics school, a two-time Olympic champion, one of the first to achieve such a result. She won a number of international competitions and won the Grand Prix in team practice.
Natalia”s enormous contribution to the development and support of sports culture was awarded the Order of Friendship and the Order of Honor. However, at the age of 25, Natasha died in a car accident near her native Penza.
- Margarita Mamun.
Of course, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro were not without difficulty, but they still pleased the Russian team. Margarita Mamun won the gold medal. The prize program for successful Games for girls was in the individual all-around.
Margarita”s father was from Bangladesh, and she herself was born again as a Russian woman, which gave her the very extravagant nickname “Bengal Tigress”.
The history of gymnastics was written by Russian gymnasts. There is a lot of evidence of this, one of which is the talented and purposeful Yana Kudryavtseva.
Yana is a recognized young athlete representing rhythmic gymnastics and has achieved the title of absolute world champion. The collection of Russian medals at the 2016 Olympic Games was replenished with silver medals.
Evgenia Kanaeva began taking her first small steps towards impressive success in big-time sports in her hometown of Omsk. Twelve years later, the talented girl was invited to Moscow, where she conquered the pinnacle of gymnastics with seven mimic steps. The first athlete in the history of Olympic gymnastics, Eugene became a two-time champion in the individual all-around.
His next great achievement was a world record, which was reportedly accompanied by six medals at the World Championships in Mesha, Japan. Eugene won them all. In Brno (Czech Republic).
- Daria Dmitrieva.
Daria came to the gym quite late for an already eight-year-old gymnast. In this regard, the first classes were given to her without much effort. However, by the age of 14, thanks to Buyanova’s coaches, the girl was already competing with the most experienced athletes.
At one of the competitions, Daria was noticed by Irina Viner, who paved the way for Dasha’s future sports career. Two years of hard training with Viner and Daria led to the emergence of a world champion. A year later, from the same World Championships, she brought home three medals — a silver and two gold.
The silver Olympic medal of Athens 2004 adorned the chest of Irina Chashnaya. Already at the age of 26, Irina held the position of Deputy Perfect of Moscow for Sports and Tourism, but worked on her own initiative.
Chashchina preferred running her own sports school in Barnar to her place of public service. The medalist is married and happily married.
Russian gymnast-ballerina Yulia Barskova has earned the nickname “Miss Bolshoi Theater” in professional circles. And in vain he pestered her. Even Yulia, inconspicuous at first glance, was noted by Veronica Shatkova (rhythmic gymnastics team — choreographer).
It was she who drew Irina Vainer’s attention to the girl, mentioning the ballerina’s innate talents. And at an event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Ballet magazine, Julia, together with the artists of the Bolshoi Theater, performed “Swan Lake” and “The Dying Swan”. Theater of applause.
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Like many famous gymnasts, Yana Batyrsina and Irina Viner, a group of girls began training in 1992. And as you know, mediocre and outstanding coaches are not retained, and Yana is no exception. At the Olympic Games, Yana became a silver medalist.
At the World and European Championships they are the best. Batyrshina no longer engages in professional sports and does not represent her country at the Olympic Games. After a confrontation with her coach, the girl left official gymnastics and began training with the Brazilian national team. Yana also took a big step forward in her television career.
The Russian gymnast is one of the most talented and technical athletes in the world. A clear example of this is Maria Pasquet.
The arsenal of the best exercises that the girl performs includes some of the most difficult vaults in the entire program. In 2016, she won two silvers at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- Carolina Sevostyanova.
Unlike Sasha Soldatova, Karolina”s career in the big sport didn”t stretch as far. When she tried to enroll in a local gymnastics club, she was rejected due to her rather large frame. However, fate worked in her favor, and she miraculously caught the eye of Ekaterina Sirotina (coach).
Karolina spent many difficult years feigning success, but not without her coach”s help. By the age of 12, she had achieved such a level of fitness that prominent gymnasts took her under their wing. Extensive training and a strict diet resulted in Sevostyanova winning a gold medal in 2010.
One of Irina Viner”s most famous students, under the guidance of this respected coach (Viner), she has won the titles of Russian Champion (twice, European Champion), three-time World Champion, and five-time World Champion in rhythmic gymnastics in various disciplines since 1992. After retiring from her individual career, Amina remained in the sport as a coach.
Svetlana Khorkina.
- “The Queen of Blue Sevs” — Svetlana Khorkina earned this professional nickname for executing the most difficult combinations on the uneven bars.
Svetlana has two Olympic gold medals in artistic gymnastics, and her achievements include three all-around World Championships and three all-around European Championships.
Aliya is a vibrant, goal-oriented individual with a talent for Russian artistic gymnastics. She brought the country two Olympic gold medals. Her first gold medal came in London in 2012.
The second came in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. In addition to the official award in 2012, she was also awarded the title of “Athlete of the Year.”
Elena Podlodzikova.
- Like many representatives of Russian gymnastics, Elena Podolyadchikova has the unofficial title of “Bride of Sydney.” In 2000, a very young Elena captured the hearts of spectators and fans, making her an enviable bride. Olympic Games in Sydney.
There, she won two gold medals in artistic gymnastics in different programs. And despite numerous other titles and awards, the title of Sydney”s bride never left Elena.
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From victories at the Grand Prix and World Cup stages, European championships to the status of absolute world champion. One Olympic medal is not enough to complete the list. And Dean has a very high chance of getting his way.
Avelina’s sisters are twins, and the fact that the talented Alina has the same scattering of sporting achievements is not surprising. From an early age, girls practiced gymnastics.
Even in regular school they were extremely active. program, taking into account the student workload and schedule. As practice shows, the efforts paid off.
Anastasia Bliznyuk.
- The daughter of a football goalkeeper, Anastasia has known the meaning of the words sport, responsibility and competition since childhood.
There is no doubt about the seriousness of the athlete’s intentions, because she already has multiple victories at the World Cup and in Europe, as well as two Olympic triumphs in 2012 and 2016.
Despite her young age, at 17 years old, OMSK native Maria Kravtsova already has a whole list of serious achievements to her credit.
She is an Honored Master of Sports and absolute world champion in the group competition (2017 championship).
Evgenia Levanova.
- Two-time world champion in rhythmic gymnastics — Evgenia Levanova.
Since childhood, he has been involved in gymnastics, and from the age of 12 he studied at the Olympic preparatory school. In 2017, he was included in the Russian national team.
Alexandra Soldatova.
- They say that this athlete has an innate gift. All her mentors noted her amazing physical characteristics. Alexandra was a child, but now she is quite flexible and resilient. At the age of 13, the girl was already experienced and fought for the championship along with her titled colleagues. In 2012, she took part in European level competitions.
And in 2014, at the World Championships, the Russian team already praised its success. By the way, from there she brought a gold and two silver medals. And in the team competition she brought bronze to her country.
Ksenia was introduced to the sport at the age of four, and then to the sport on the recommendation of an orthopedic surgeon for the correction of an orthopedic foot.
Ultimately, Ksenia’s well-paid achievements proudly adorn the titles of European champion in 2016 and world champion in 2017.
Originally from the Moscow region, Maria, like most gymnasts, has been involved in sports from a very early age.
At the moment, in addition to the European and World Championships, Maria already has an Olympic Championship in the group competition (Brazil 2016).
Anastasia Shishmakova.
- Until 2017, few people had heard about this girl, but since 2017, Anastasia has become noticeable in the sports community thanks to her huge athletic step. With victories at the Grand Prix, World Cup and European title, the gymnast creates another bright hope for the country.
When recording achievements and victories, Russian gymnasts often appear as record holders for the number of medals, points, and youth record holders for acquired titles. Since the very beginnings of gymnastics at the Olympics, Russian athletes have made incredible and almost impossible breakthroughs. And every year this trend is intensifying. Girls came to sports earlier, everyone left earlier, bringing happiness and justified pride for their country, and sports form reached its peak.
Olympic gold — Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina
