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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Vladimir School of Gymnastics 50 Years on ... an allegory of Soviet and Russian gymnastics history?

Nikolai Andrianov and his son Sergei, in 1980.  Courtesy of RIA NovostiOnce upon a time, Vladimir School of Gymnastics was a workhorse of world gymnastics.  Coach Nikolai Tolkachov fostered the talent of a legendarily stubborn, but deeply talented gymnast, Nikolai...

Maria Paseka Superstyle! - interview

Maria Paseka and her mum.  Courtesy of SuperstyleLupita translates an interview with 2012 Olympic silver and bronze medal winning gymnast, Maria Paseka! Normal 0 false false false ES X-NONE X-NONE ...