Zhenya was awarded “Woman of the Year 2011” by Glamour magazine


News Links:
http://www.pravda.ru/news/showbiz/18-11-2011/1099182-glamour-0/
http://www.mk.ru/social/article/2011/11/18/644665-hodchenkovu-chut-ne-postavili-na-koleni.html
http://www.starslife.ru/2011/11/21/zhurnal-glamour-nazval-zhenshhinu-goda-2/
http://komi.kp.ru/daily/25789/2772652/
http://www.bk55.ru/inform/article/8326
Zhenya was awarded as “Sportswoman of the Year”. Congratulations Zhenya!!! Continue reading

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Event: Serie A Biella, 19th Nov 2011

the photo I bought from Tom, not on his website, I reduce the size and add watermark
(Photo by Tom Theobald)

According to this article, looks like Zhenya will be in Italy this weekend for Serie A 2011 3rd stage, Biella. Zhenya will compete for A2 Etruria Prato. Good Luck to Her!!!
http://www.federginnastica.it/index.php?module=articolo&idContentPage=8633

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Translation- Evgenia Kanaeva: I eat 3 times per day but I should eat twice


Original article link: http://summer.sport-express.ru/gymnastics/reviews/17545/
A very long interview, released on 03-Nov-2011. English translated by Tatiana! Billion Thanks!!! and Thanks catts for a few modifications.

We had to wait for this interview with Olympic Champion of Beijing for more than half of year. Conversation was always delayed because of constant “absence” of Kanaeva due to different competitions. Minsk, Berlin, Montpellier, Brno and Tokyo are just the little part of the list of cities where the 21-year- old gymnast from Omsk was able to perform. But anticipation was worth it. Continue reading

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Picture of the Day and Guess


Taken by Tom Thoebald at WCH Montpellier 2011.
OK it’s from one of the photos I bought from Tom, I think he doesn’t post this pic on internet. Continue reading

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The Opening of the School of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Arctic Kirovsk


1:17-1:33 Viner says: (Many Thanks Tatiana for the translation!!!)
Evgenia Kanaeva who is Olympic Champion, ask her where is she from: she is from small town near Omsk. Her grandma brought her to RG. Let’s look at Daria Kondakova: she is from place near Sochi
1:47-1:53 Zhenya says:
The most important is that they enjoy what they are doing, listen to their coach and enjoy life.

news article: http://www.vfrg.ru/index.php?dn=news&to=art&id=349
English translated by google, and many thanks Tatiana for some parts correction!!!

Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team performed at the opening ceremony of theSchool of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Kirovsk with elements of the Olympic program of 2012.

There was held the special opening ceremony of the School of Rhythmic Gymnastics based on educational centre “DROZD-Khibiny in arctic Kirovsk” Continue reading

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Zhenya was rewarded national award “Russian of the Year” (03-Nov-2011)


1:07-1:23 Zhenya says: (Big Thanks Tatiana for the translation!!!)
I have always worked pretty intensively because the rhythmic gymnastics “life” is short. At this moment we are getting ready for the new season, Olympic season. We are going to have qualification round to see who will compete at Olympic games. So that I’m training and training.

Congratulations Zhenya!!!

(photo from http://visualrian.ru/ru/site/gallery/#984065/context[feature]=91952 )

News Link: http://www.gorod55.ru/news/article/show/?rubric=9&id=9971
Another one: http://omsk.kp.ru/online/news/1015775/
Translated by google

On the eve of  National Unity Day in the Great Conference (Note by Zoe Wan: Russian National Unity Day is on 04-Nov) Hall of the presidential administration in a solemn ceremony of awarding the atmosphere VI National Prize of public recognition of the achievements of citizens of the Russian Federation “Russian of the year.” Continue reading

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Picture of the Day: Zhenya Interview Photos in OMSK


I love this set of interviews photos very much, from one old interview, some questions were similar with some previous ones, once again mentioned me Continue reading

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Picture of the Day: Zhenya Chopin Fantastic Ribbon GIF by Yisyuan


GIF by Yisyuan, many many Thanks!!!

She putted Zhenya’s records in this pic. There are three photos in this gif, if you like you can guess these three photos were taken from which competitions. Well I think the answer is easy. 😉

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Aeon Cup, 28-30 Oct. 2011


Zhenya is in Japan now, this weekend she will take part in Aeon Cup 2011. Japan is one of her favorite countries. She visits Japan every year since 2003. Very intense schedule for her recently, this is her 3rd event in a row since GP Brno! May she overcome all the difficulties and tiredness. Wish Zhenya all the BEST!!!Good Luck to Her!

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Interview Translation: Evgenia Kanaeva: I have long career behind me


The best gymnast of the world tells about vacation after triumph, strict doping test and dedicated fans.
(Thank you very much Zhenya!!! I am sooo touched to read you mentioned me in your interview  T_T)
Original article link:  http://mn.ru/newspaper_sport/20111018/305961351.html
English translated by Tatiana, many many thanks!!!  ♥ ♥ ♥

The leadership of Evgenia Kanaeva during past 4 years is beyond any doubt – she won more than 50 gold medals of the different tournaments. (note by Zoe Wan: if counted all gold medals Zhenya got from all big and small competitions then the number is much much more than this! She won over 50 gold medals just in one year) In her interview to “MN” gymnast told about vacation after triumph at the World Championship, strict doping check and dedicated fans. Continue reading

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