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Visit to Novodevichy Convent

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The Russian national gymnastics team went to visit this religious and World Heritage Site at the weekend, to reflect on challenges to come and to receive a blessing. Go to the Russian Gymnastics Federation website to see the full album, or to the RRG Facebook page for edited highlights.

There are some beautiful pictures that show our team in a completely different light.


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  1. M17 July 2012 at 05:36

    There were beautiful pics. It was nice to see them in a different environment. I wonder why Nabs was outside, lol.

    BTW here is an interview with Ksenia's coach, of course I have a vague idea because of google translate but we all know how that is, lol

    http://summer.sport-express.ru/gymnastics/reviews/23260/

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  2. Anonymous17 July 2012 at 20:51

    We need Lupita (sorry if I spelled wrong name) to translate that article. We all want to know what Marina says. We see her all the time with the gymnasts at competition. We barely get to know this coach. I believe she will be the main coach in London as well. I hope we get a translation soon :)

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    1. Queen Elizabeth17 July 2012 at 21:41

      Lupita is abroad at present on business. Let's wait and see if she has time to do a translate on her return.

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