Maria Minaeva

In May Minaeva competed at the Russian National Championships where she placed eighth in the all-around.[2] She placed sixth on uneven bars, fifth on balance beam, and fourth on floor exercise.[3] In November Minaeva competed at Elite Gym Massilia where she placed fifteenth in the all-around.[4]

Minaeva turned senior in 2021. She competed at the national championships where she placed fifth in the all-around and fourth on uneven bars.[5] At the Russian Cup she placed sixth in the all-around and on floor exercise. In September it was announced that Minaeva would compete at the upcoming World Championships alongside Angelina Melnikova, Vladislava Urazova, and Yana Vorona.[6] While there she only competed on the uneven bars. She finished seventh in qualifications but did not advance to the final due to Melnikova and Urazova scoring higher.