Alina Maratovna Kabaeva (Russian: Али́на Мара́товна Каба́ева; Tatar: Älinä Marat qızı Qabayeva; born May 12, 1983) is a Russian sportsmaster and politician. She is currently a State Duma deputy from the Party of United Russia since 2007, and before was known to lead a sports-related career in rhythmic gymnastics.
Kabaeva is Russia's most successful rhythmic gymnast to date, and is also one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnastics with two Olympic medals, 18 world championship medals and 25 European championship medals.
