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Alexander Alexandrov in his own words 3: Rodionenko and the Russian team,...
Part 1Part 2Andrei Rodionenko with the USSR women's team (Universiade) in 1985I think this may be a good place to explain where the Rodionenkos come from, and the past history between us. Some time...
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Alexander Alexandrov in his own words 2: the Rodionenkos, Vitaly Mutko and...
Part 1Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko at Europeans this springRRG: What role does the Russian Minister of Sport, Vitaly Mutko (VM) play in deciding who will lead the Russian gymnastics teams? Does he...
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Alexander Alexandrov in his own words 1 - A Difficult Decision
Alexander Alexandrov with his daughter, Isa, at the statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio. (c) Alexander AlexandrovRussian coach Alexander Alexandrov has been prominent in the sport since 1983, when he...
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Russia - what is next? Some analysis, and more evidence
I have tried to allow a little time for people to digest Alexander's interview. It is still early days. There has been some frantic discussion on the gymternet. Most it has characterised the 'story'...
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Russian teams selected for Antwerp - official announcement
The peerless Viktoria Komova will have a chance to compete bars and beam if fully recovered from her recent illnessThe Russian teams for Antwerp have been announced! WAG : All Around : Aliya Mustafina,...
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A full Russian language translation is now available of Alexander Alexandrov's interview at :Anna Pavlova Online Появилась версия интервью с Александром Александровым на русском языке на сайте Анны...
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Who will make the final team for Antwerp? UPDATED 16/9
Polina Fyodorova has qualified to beam finals in the Osijek finals; could she be a last minute addition to Worlds?Russia's sponsor, VTB Bank, has published a picture gallery of the Russian team in...
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Russia's WAG: Into the Battle
Anna Rodionova will compete in her first Worlds this autumn.News of Russia's embattled WAG team is now being confirmed in the Russian press, and we are all grateful to Lupita for translating the key...
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'Mustafina will fight for gold, Nabiyeva is very beautiful' - Valentina...
Tatiana Nabiyeva at the recent Universiade, where she won a gold medal with her teamLupita has been translating for us, the words of Valentina Rodionenko on the forthcoming worlds.Aliya will fight for...
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Kuksenkov, Belyavski injured - Alfosov on the Russian MAG team and Kenzo Shirai
Nikolai Kuksenkov, in training this week for Worlds at Lake Krugloye, has his painful hand treated. RGFLupita translates an interview with the Russian head coach, Valeri Alfosov:Nikolai Kuksenkov, the...
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BBC Television coverage of the Antwerp World Gymnastics Championships 2013
If, like me, you aren't part of the Antwerp action in person, I'm sure you will want to be there virtually, and to schedule your viewing time ... so hoorah for British Gymnastics, who have confirmed...
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Aliya Mustafina's new floor music
With many thanks to Zarariel for posting this video. Aliya here practices some of her bars routine, and is seen walking through her new floor choreography.With thanks to Nikky Veronika for the link.
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Mustafina again ... 'I'll not experiment with new vaults'
Aliya Mustafina at work recently. RGFLupita translates a Tass interview with All Around contender, Aliya Mustafina. Olympic champion Aliya Mustafina has decided not to experiment with new vaults at...
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Voronin Cup 2013
European high bar champion Emin Garibov wears the T shirt of his team, Dynamo Moscow, at a recent training session at the national training centre. Dynamo has recently been able to confirm that its...
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Russian ace Denis Ablyazin ... can he rival Kenzo Shirai?
Denis Ablyazin with coach Valeri Starkin at Lake Krugloye this week. Courtesy RIA NovostiMore information on the Russian men's programme has been released after this week's press day at the national...
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Sport and friendship ... from Vladimir to Crayford and back again
State of the art gymnastics facilities at Europa Gym Centre, CrayfordIt is 10.30 on a Saturday night, and Len Arnold OBE is shifting mats with the lads. The 58 year old gymnastics coach and social...
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Evgeny Grebyonkin 'We should expect new names at these World Championships'
Olympic vault medallist Maria Paseka practices floor in training recentlyAn interview with Head Coach for the women, Evgeny Grebyonkin, is summarised below.There are only a few days to go before the...
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Sport and friendship: from Vladimir to Crayford, and back again
State of the art gymnastics facilities at Europa Gym Centre, CrayfordIt is 10.30 on a Saturday night, and Len Arnold OBE is shifting mats with the lads. The 58 year old gymnastics coach and social...
View ArticleAliya Mustafina - floor
Luchinho84 has been uploading videos of today's podium training onto his Youtube channel.Here is Aliya Mustafina's floor from earlier today.Latest news: Nabiyeva may well not compete all around after a...
View ArticleResults, start lists, Rodionova, Balandin
Russia's MAG didn't have the greatest qualifications yesterday, with Ablyazin, Garibov, and Kuksenkov all failing to make their individual event finals. It was that kind of day for lots of gymnasts....
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