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Alina Kabaeva
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latvy6



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PostPosted: Mon, 10-Jun-2013 17:19    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jonathan wrote:
latvy6 wrote:
Just curious about this and wonder if anyone can confirm this for me. Unrelated to all the Putin-related slander.

I remember reading somewhere that she converted from Islam to the Russian Orthodoxy in 2007 when she started working at the State Duma. Is that true?

I kind of just assumed that because of her parents' background that she was raised either Muslim or irreligious...sooo...


Kabaeva's mum is Russian (Orthodox Christian)and her dad is Tatar (not Uzbek). She was brought up a Christian and always has been. Btw, I don't really see what religion has to do with working in the Duma Shocked


That's why I wanted to ask! It seemed really off when I first read it but I couldn't find any information on how she was raised or what she follows or whatever so I kind of just found myself at a standstill with answers. I only knew that her mom was Russian and her dad was Tatar and that she was born in Uzbekistan so for all I know she could've been anything in terms of religion. (Don't know why I never asked before HERE, this has been in the back of my mind for years now Rolling Eyes ) I'm glad I finally got a confirmation of some sort lol, no more rumors...in this department anyways...

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Dorin Ron wrote:
I don't know how she was raised, I think probably no religion... Anyway I remember that yeas ago she used to cross herself before performing a routine, so I doubt it if this transitaion to christianity was made only in 2007 (maybe officially?).


Yes, I remember she used to cross herself in the Ortodox way. I don't know if Islamists also do this (since they also believe in Jesus).

Muslims do also believe in Jesus, but they have a different interpretation of his story. They don't cross themselves because they believe it goes against their central monotheistic belief. So I guess it's safe to assume she was Christian from the start?
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PostPosted: Wed, 12-Jun-2013 22:05    Post subject: Reply with quote

I read somewhere on Alina Kabaeva's website that she reads the Bible and was influenced by Irina Viner on religion and Christianity. Also, I read somewhere (probably Wikipedia) that she converted from Islam to Christianity right before the 2004 Olympics. I wish I had the links for proof but unfortunately, I'm just relying on memory.

I read a few articles about her new "love interest" and the coincidences of her documentary, Putin's divorce, and Sochi's 2014 OG. I am only following this because I like Alina Kabaeva, but I really hope she doesn't become Putin's new wife...no offense, but I think she deserves a different type of man. Of course, I don't know Kabaeva personally, so I don't really know what she likes, deserves, etc. But, here in USA, the rumors were in newspapers I read this week like Post, Daily News, etc. lol. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu, 13-Jun-2013 5:39    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think that's true... Alina's always been Christian and Viner is Jewish.
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PostPosted: Thu, 13-Jun-2013 5:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aaand, somehow, I've found an article about Viner and Usmanov that addresses their religious identities AND says that Viner "introduced Kabaeva to Putin"

http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2013/02/01/alisher-usmanov-and-irina-viner-a-story-about-the-muslim-oligarch-and-his-jewish-wife/

Are you kidding me... On Wall Bash

I may not like Viner, and I may not like Kabaeva as a gymnast either...but I highly doubt that Irina would pimp out one of her gymnasts for her husband's gain. Sorry, but this just sounds like a lot of hot air gossip. Are there no credible news sources anymore??? Watching
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PostPosted: Thu, 13-Jun-2013 6:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

latvy6 wrote:
Aaand, somehow, I've found an article about Viner and Usmanov that addresses their religious identities AND says that Viner "introduced Kabaeva to Putin"

http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2013/02/01/alisher-usmanov-and-irina-viner-a-story-about-the-muslim-oligarch-and-his-jewish-wife/

Are you kidding me... On Wall Bash

I may not like Viner, and I may not like Kabaeva as a gymnast either...but I highly doubt that Irina would pimp out one of her gymnasts for her husband's gain. Sorry, but this just sounds like a lot of hot air gossip. Are there no credible news sources anymore??? Watching


And what is this supposed to mean? Shocked

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...and his Jewish wife, who have no children together, still keep the old flame burning.

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PostPosted: Thu, 13-Jun-2013 7:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hrm.. this story is definitely getting around. GymCastic, which primarily covers just AG news, mentioned the rumor on their podcast today. They also brought up the ongoing FIG investigations and someone commented: "The continuation of this 'sport' seems like an awful lot of bother, just to keep Vladimir Putin happy." Rolling Eyes On Wall Bash
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PostPosted: Sat, 29-Jun-2013 19:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

Big Thanks my friend catts for the translation!!!
Alina Kabaeva: I don’t have any children. This is the truth.
The star of RG, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva has given an interview to the outstanding AG gymnast – four times Olympic champion – Alexei Nemov, who recently has become the chief editor of the magazine “Great sport.” In the interview published in the latest issue, Kabaeva recalled the Olympic 2000, the doping scandal in 2001, and also talked about her current hobbies and …. a little bit about her private life...read more at
http://wp.me/p1hRCZ-2Qf
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PostPosted: Mon, 17-Feb-2014 13:58    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is another rumor that Putin and Kabaeva just got married, they've been photographed with rings on their fingers.. I guess it's another photoshop work... :/
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PostPosted: Tue, 16-Sep-2014 20:08    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is new:

Alina Kabaeva, an Olympic champion rhythmic gymnast, was appointed chairman of a media holding company owned by a billionaire ally of President Vladimir Putin after stepping down as a lawmaker for Russia’s ruling party.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-16/pro-putin-gymnast-kabaeva-hired-as-national-media-group-chairman.html?cmpid=yhoo
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PostPosted: Tue, 23-Sep-2014 11:13    Post subject: Reply with quote

same story in belgian newspapers
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PostPosted: Sat, 14-Mar-2015 7:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another child from Putin?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/vladimir-putins-girlfriend-given-birth-5329008
This is the Swiss Newspaper who reported the news:
http://www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/tessin/putins-tessiner-baby-es-ist-ein-maedchen-id3564953.html#community_article_comments_default_3564953
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PostPosted: Sat, 14-Mar-2015 14:30    Post subject: Reply with quote

Black&White wrote:
Another child from Putin?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/vladimir-putins-girlfriend-given-birth-5329008
This is the Swiss Newspaper who reported the news:
http://www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/tessin/putins-tessiner-baby-es-ist-ein-maedchen-id3564953.html#community_article_comments_default_3564953


This is just a stupid rumor to cover what is really happening.
Almost everybody knows what has happened when Putin was away for that long a couple of months ago and he came back... He even confirmed it himself. But, of course, this is not a forum or a topic about him & politcs.... Wink
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PostPosted: Sat, 14-Mar-2015 15:01    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm curious, where did he go? Neutral
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