Alina Kabaeva (Alina Maratovna Kabaeva, also spelled Kabayeva, born 12 May 1983) is a Russian retired individual rhythmic gymnast who later became a politician and media manager, and who has been designated Honoured Master of Sports by the Russian government. She is one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnastics, with 2 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship medals and 21 European Championship medals. From 2007 to 2014 she was a State Duma deputy from the United Russia Party, and in September 2014 she became chairwoman of the board of directors of the National Media Group. As of 2025 she is head coach of rhythmic gymnastics in Russia, replacing her former coach Irina Viner.
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Alina Maratovna Kabaeva (or Kabayeva; born 12 May 1983) is a Russian politician, media manager, and retired individual rhythmic gymnast, who has been designated Honoured Master of Sports by the Russian government.
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Alina Maratovna Kabaeva (or Kabayeva; born 12 May 1983) is a Russian politician, media manager, and retired individual rhythmic gymnast, who has been designated Honoured Master of Sports by the Russian government.
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Kabaeva is one of the most decorated gymnasts in rhythmic gymnastic history, with 2 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship medals, and 21 European Championship medals.
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