Vol. 10, No 3: 4–11.

Academic Sporticus. Physical Education, Sports and Tourism

2025

Scientific article

UDK 613.71

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Aleksandra V. Kupriyanova
bachelor's degree, Petrozavodsk State University
(Petrozavodsk, Russia),
alexa20032003@gmail.com

Formation and Development of Aerial Gymnastics in the Republic of Karelia

Scientific adviser:
Vladimir P. Umnov
Reviewer:
Anton A. Malyshko
Paper submitted on: 05/03/2025;
Accepted on: 09/28/2025;
Published online on: 09/28/2025.
Abstract. The primary aim of this study is to examine the historical development of aerial gymnastics in the Republic of Karelia and to assess its impact on the region’s cultural and sporting heritage. Today, aerial gymnastics is experiencing rapid growth in popularity both as a sport and performance art. An increasing number of individuals, including spectators and aspiring athletes, are drawn to this activity. Tracing the formation and evolution of this kind of sports helps to evaluate the effectiveness of existing instructional methods and identify new strategies for pedagogy and training within the field.
Keywords: aerial gymnastics, circus art, culture, sports, competitions

For citation: Kupriyanova, A. V. Formation and Development of Aerial Gymnastics in the Republic of Karelia. StudArctic forum. 2025, 10 (3): 4–11.

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