Professor Maria Grigoryevna Novik (with the beautiful white hair) poses with her favorite group of Rythymic Gymnastic coaching students.  This group studied and trained together with Professor Novik thoughout its 4-year university experience and produced a number of famous, world-class coaches and choreographers in both the Rythymic and Artistic Gymnastics fields.  Central Government Higher Institute of Physical Culture and Sport - circa 1977.

Professor Novik is one of the founders of the sport of Rythymic Gymnastics.  She is world-reknowned for her development of the sport and for her groundbreaking work as a shaper of young minds and talents.  She is the foremost authority on the sport in Russia today, and is loved and admired by all her students spanning decades of dedication..