Known to every young athlete JuliaBarsukova, although she left professional sports, but still continues to actively work and develop. Before achieving such results, the gymnast was forced to go through many obstacles and difficulties. But thanks to her strong character and purposefulness, Barsukova achieved significant peaks in sports, thus becoming famous throughout the world.
Children's years of sportswomen
Julia was the long-awaited child of her parents.And so, as expected, she was born on the eve of the magical holiday of the New Year. The famous gymnast appeared on December 31 in 1978. At that time, her parents lived in Moscow and could not rejoice in their happiness. The girl grew very active child. Since her birth, Julia's mother has dreamed that her daughter will perform and take first place in all sports competitions. When the baby was 4 years old, she first put on skates and stood on the ice. Despite the successes that little Yulia was trying to achieve on the ice, fate still managed a little differently.
Unexpected decision of Yulia Barsukova
Once, when walking from training, Julia noticedon how in the other hall are classes in rhythmic gymnastics. It was at that moment that the girl realized that she was attracted to this sport more, and she wanted to devote her life to him. Even though Yulia was on the ice for more than 4 years, her parents still had to take a decision of their growing girl. In addition, the impetus was also the fact that the group of figure skaters, with whom Barsukova was engaged, had practically disintegrated by that time. In order not to miss the opportunity, it was decided to send the girl to gymnastics classes.
Remembering that time today, Barsukova speaks aboutthat she is very glad that then her life turned like this. After all, in gymnastics the girl found her calling and fully revealed her abilities.
Victory of a young gymnast
Did Yulia Barsukova achieve high results? Gymnastics for the athlete was quite simple and interesting. The girl was flexible enough and diligent.She always achieved the set goals and never stopped. A month later, it turned out that Barsukova is much stronger and more persistent than her classmates. It is for this reason that the girl is decided to be transferred to study in a special sports school, in which she studied until her majority. In this school, Yulia's mentor is V. Silaeva. When the question arose of how to take the girl to the team in rhythmic gymnastics, Yulia had to face many unpleasant situations. After all, the coach of the team I. Wiener did not particularly want to take and train the girl. Many believed that Yulia was included in the national team only because Silaeva herself asked about it. Fortunately for everyone, a year later the relationship between the gymnast and the new coach is getting better. To this day, athletes are very well communicate and often remember the old time.
Intensive competitions
What results did Julia Barsukova achieve?Rhythmic gymnastics was her main occupation in life, and, having joined the team, the girl began to train even more. She did not want to upset her coach and tried to prove that she was not in vain in this team.
Since 1998, Barsukova has participatedin many tournaments and competitions. Having reached the final of the main Grand Prix, the gymnast was able to occupy several places that were in the top ten. Let the result was not victorious for Julia, she did not give up and continued active training.
A year later, in 1999, at the Russian ChampionshipBarsukova takes 3rd place. She excels at performing numbers with a ball, rope and other shells in the gym. It was from this moment on that the young gymnast's sporting career began to go up steadily.
Crown number of Julia
The most famous number that performedgymnast, is considered an exercise with the ball, which was dubbed "Dying Swan". This program revealed the flexibility and femininity of the girl. Judges and spectators admired the ease with which the rather complex elements and exercises of Yuliya Barsukova perform. The school of rhythmic gymnastics has not yet brought up someone who could perform it as well as the athlete herself. To this day, "The Dying Swan" is a visiting card of Julia.
Rivalry or friendship?
Barsukova performed at many competitions, buteach time she managed to occupy only 2 and 3 places. Her teammate Alina Kabaeva became the reason for this. The girl at that time was considered one of the strongest gymnasts, which no one could defeat.
Despite this, the girls spoke very wellbetween themselves. As Julia herself says, they did not attach importance to who took what place, because they competed in the same team. Victory and defeat, they are always divided equally.
At one of the World Championships Kabaeva is not verywell perform. During the execution of her program, she makes several mistakes, which in the end cost her victory. This was a great chance for Barsukova, who confidently took advantage of it. Having worked perfectly well, Julia won the World Championship.
After the girl performs well at the Olympics, she decides to end her career in rhythmic gymnastics. At that time Barsukova was only 22 years old.
Attempts to return to the ice
Olympic champion Yulia Barsukova afterend of career gymnast decides to return to the ice again. Then she takes part in a new project called "Dancing on Ice". To my great regret, the girl does not manage to achieve victorious results.
After that, she moves to the United States and begins to live for herself, as she wanted.
New life
In the US, Julia lives with her husband (he isthe famous figure skater). Young people live together for a very long time, but they do not have children yet. Julia says that she is not yet ready for such a responsible step. Moreover, she had plans to start her own business in plans.
Gymnastics School of Yuliya Barsukova
After leaving the sport Barsukova decides to openown school of gymnastics. For the first time the doors of this institution were opened in 2010. To date, the gymnastics school exists in Moscow, Kazan, Sochi and St. Petersburg. This is another important occupation, in which Yulia Barsukova invests a lot. The school is very popular in Russia.
The lessons with children are conducted by the best and most qualified professionals. In addition to coaches, choreographers, acrobatics teachers and even psychologists are engaged with small gymnasts.
In the institution quite often held a variety of competitions, competitions. Children are engaged in their favorite pastime and enjoy great training.
The center of Julia Barsukova
Classes in the center of Barsukova are held both forgirls, and for boys, beginning with 3-4 years. Each parent has the right to choose the direction in the sport, which he likes most and fits the child.
Most often,group on artistic gymnastics. Here, children get the initial knowledge and carefully get acquainted with all the rules in this sport. After the child gets used, it can be divided into a certain group.
In the center there are the following directions:
- Dance gymnastics (a new direction in sports). Great for children. Such activities include stretching and dancing elements and exercises.
- Aesthetic gymnastics (performances are conducted by the team).
- Air gymnastics (all the elements and exercises the gymnast performs in the air).
For those children who train well andwin in competitions, have the opportunity to continue their education in a special sports school in Moscow. It is there that Barsukova directs one of the sections on artistic gymnastics.
Being in constant traveling, Julia does not forgetabout her vocation and main passion in her life - sports. While training, she finds time for sports, which brings her a lot of fun. Barsukova's husband treats her work with respect and in every way helps and supports her. I want to wish the athlete not to stop on the achieved and to achieve new heights in life!
