Notable people from Dagestan

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Historical figures

Imam Shamil

Rasul Gamzatov

• Abdulkhakim Ismailov (1916–2010) – World War II soldier.
• Abdullah ad-Daghestani (1891–1973) – Shaykh of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi order.
• Adam Amirilayev (b. 1967) – Politician.
• Ahmad Afandi Abdulaev (b. 1959) – Mufti of Dagestan.
• Anatoly Yagudaev (1935-2014) - Sculptor. He held an honorary title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation
• Eduard Puterbrot (1940–1993) – Dagestan artist and member of the USSR Union of Artists.
• Gasret Aliev (1922–1981) – Hero of Soviet Union.
• Hizgil Avshalumov (1913–2001) – Soviet novelist, poet, playwright. Wrote in Juhuri (language of the Mountain Jews) and Russian.
• Husenil Muhammad Afandi (1862–1967) – Muslim spiritual leader, Sheikh of Naqshbandi tariqah.
• Imam Shamil (1797–1871) – The political, military, and spiritual leader of Caucasian resistance to Imperial Russia in the 1800s; his likeness is used within modern times a symbol of resistance to Russian rule.
• Israel Tsvaygenbaum (b. 1961) – Russian-American artist.
• Maksud Alikhanov (1846–1907) – Russian Lieutenant-General, Merv District Head and Tiflis Governor.
• Maksud Sadikov (1963–2011) – Rector, Professor in International Relations.
• Mushail Mushailov (1941–2007) – Painter, a member of the USSR Union of Artists and Israel.
• Rasul Gamzatov (1923–2003) – Avar poet, writer, political activist.
• Sergey Izgiyayev (1922–1972) – Mountain Jew Soviet poet, playwright and translator.
• Suleyman Kerimov (b. 1966) – Businessman, investor, philanthropist and politician. Featured on Forbes list as one of the richest people in Russia. Founded the Suleyman Kerimov Foundation as a vehicle for his charitable projects.
• Said Afandi al-Chirkawi (1937–2012) – Spiritual leader of Dagestani Muslims, Sheikh of Naqshbandi and Shazali tariqas.
• Tamara Musakhanova (1928–2014) – Sculptor and ceramist, a member of the USSR Union of Artists and Israel.
• Tankho Israelov (1917–1981) – ballet dancer, choreographer, People's Artist of the USSR (1978).
• Vazif Meylanov (1940–2015) – Soviet dissident and political prisoner, political activist.
• Yagutil Mishiev (b. 1927) – Honored Teacher of the Republic of Dagestan and the Russian Federation, publicist, author of books about the history of Derbent.
• Ziyavudin Magomedov (b. 1968) – Russian billionaire businessman.
• Sevil Novruzova (b. 1977?) – lawyer and advocate for returning former Islamist insurgents

Boxing

Artur Beterbiev

• Albert Selimov - He is best known for being the only man to defeat Vasyl Lomachenko in the amateur ranks. Competing for Russia he won the 2007 world title, the 2008 World Cup, and two European titles, in 2006 and 2010.
• Ali Aliyev - Russian amateur boxer best known for winning the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships
• Abdulkadir Abdullayev - In 2015 he won a gold medal at the European Games and a bronze at the world championships
• Arthur Biyarslanov – Undefeated professional boxer who won a Gold Medal in the Pan American Games, and competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
• Artur Beterbiev – Professional Boxer who is currently holding the IBF light-heavyweight title since 2017 and the WBC light heavyweight title since 2019.
• Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov – Boxer of Avar heritage, who has won two Olympic medals in Middleweight including the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.Today he is perhaps best known for defeating future boxing superstar Gennady Golovkin in the 2004 Olympic finals.
• Kamil Djamaloudinov - Won the bronze medal in the featherweight division (– 57 kg) at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
• Khabib Allakhverdiev – Professional Boxer; WBA & IBO Super Welterweight champion.
• Magomed Abdulhamidov – Olympic boxer who garnered mainstream attention when he was controversially disqualified during the 2012 Olympic Games several hours after he was initially declared the winner of his bronze medal match.
• Magomed Abdusalamov is a Russian former heavyweight professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2013.
• Magomed Aripgadjiev - Won a silver medal in the light heavyweight division (– 81 kg) at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
• Magomed Kurbanov - Undefeated Russian professional boxer who fights as a light middleweight
• Magomed Omarov - Super Heavyweight amateur boxer best known to win the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships.
• Nurmagomed Shanavazov – Shanavazov won the Light Heavyweight Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for the Soviet Union.
• Ruslan Khairov - He competed in the Welterweight (– 69 kg) division, and won bronze medals at the 2003 World Amateur Boxing Championships and 2004 European Amateur Boxing Championships.
• Sultan Ibragimov – professional boxer held the WBO heavyweight title from 2007 to 2008. As an amateur he won silver medals at the 2000 Olympics and 2000 European Championships, and bronze at the 2001 World Championships, all in the heavyweight division.

Fencing

• Vladimir Nazlymov – x6 medalist in the Olympic Games, including x3 Gold medals in the sport of Fencing.

Judo

• Mansur Isaev – In 2012, he won the gold medal in judo at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
• Rasul Salimov - Won a Bronzee medal at the 2001 World Judo Championships
• Tagir Khaybulaev – In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Khaybulaev won a gold medal for Judo.

Mixed martial arts

UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov

• Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov – Founder and head trainer of Eagles MMA, the head training camp for all Dagestani Combat Sports Athletes; father of current UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
• Abubakar Nurmagomedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division.
• Abuspiyan Magomedov – MMA Fighter, PFL Million Dollar Finalist
• Ali Bagautinov – UFC fighter in the flyweight division. Combat Sambo World Champion.
• Askar Askarov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Flyweight division.
• Bekbulat Magomedov – MMA fighter currently competing for the Professional Fighters League.
• Bozigit Ataev – MMA Fighter for Professional Fighters League.
• Gadzhimurad Antigulov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Lightheavyweight division.
• Gasan Umalatov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division.
• Gadzhi Rabadanov – MMA Fighter for Professional Fighters League
• Gamzat Khiramagomedov – MMA Fighter for Professional Fighters League
• Islam Makhachev – UFC Fighter currently fighting in the Lightweight division.
• Islam Mamedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the PFL
• Khabib Nurmagomedov – UFC fighter in the lightweight division and the current Undisputed Lightweight Champion.
• Khadis Ibragimov – Former M1 Global champion, and current competitor in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division.
• Khalid Murtazaliev – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division.
• Magomed Ankalaev – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division.
• Magomed Bibulatov – Chechnyan born, Dagestani raised MMA Fighter and former PFL Flyweight Champion currently competing in the UFC's flyweight division.
• Magomed Ismailov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the Middleweight division.
• Magomed Idrisov – MMA Fighter currently competing for the PFL.
• Magomed Magomedkerimov – MMA Fighter, PFL Million Dollar Finalist
• Magomed Mustafaev – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Lightweight division.
• Magomedrasul Khasbulaev – (Frodo khasbulaev) mixed martial artist of Avar heritage at one time fought in the Featherweight division for the Bellator Fighting Championships.
• Movlid Khaibulaev – MMA Fighter currently competing for the PFL; currently holds the Professional Fighters League record for quickest knockout stemming from a 10-second flying knee during Season 2, Episode 2.
• Azamat Murzakanov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division.
• Muslim Salikhov – The only non-Chinese "King of sanda". Muslim Salikhov is often acknowledged as one of the best Wushu Sanda competitors in history; current UFC fighter in the welterweight division.
• Omari Akhmedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division.
• Ramazan Emeev – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division.
• Rashid Magomedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Lightweight division.
• Rasul Mirzaev – World Combat Sambo champion, and MMA Fighter currently competing in the Featherweight division.
• Roman Kopylov – Siberian born, Dagestani raised MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's middleweight division.
• Ruslan Ashuraliyev – 2x world champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist; served two terms in the Dagestani parliament.
• Ruslan Magomedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division.
• Rustam Khabilov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Lightweight division; Combat Sambo World Champion.
• Said Nurmagomedov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight Division.
• Saparbek Safarov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division.
• Shamil Abdurakhimov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division.
• Shamil Gamzatov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division.
• Shamil Zavurov – Combat Sambo World champion (x3) and MMA fighter currently competing in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.
• Sultan Aliev – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division.
• Umar Nurmagomedov – Cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov who current competes for the Professional Fighters League
• Volk Han Magomedkhan Amanulayevich Gamzatkhanov – Russian MMA pioneer, and head trainer for Fedor Emelianenko; retired w/ a record of 21-8-1.
• Zabit Magomedsharipov – MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Featherweight division.
• Zelim Imadaev – Chechnyan born MMA Fighter, now residing in Dagestan. Currently competing in the UFC's welterweight division.
• Zhalgas Zhumagulov – former Fight Nights Global flyweight champion, and current UFC flyweight competitor.
• Zubaira Tukhugov – Chechnyan born, Dagestani raised MMA Fighter currently competing in the UFC's Featherweight division who gained notoriety for being suspended due to his involvement in the infamous UFC 229 brawl between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor.

Muay Thai

• Alaverdi Ramazanov - Russian Muay Thai kickboxer who is currently signed to ONE Championship. He is the inaugural and reigning ONE Kickboxing Bantamweight World Champion. Ramazanov is also a former 3-time IFMA Muay Thai World Champion and 12-time Russian national Muay Thai champion.
• Dzhabar Askerov – He is the World Muay Thai Council's Muay Thai Welterweight European Champion and K-1 MAX Scandinavia 2008 Tournament Finalist.
• Magomed Magomedov – the professional WMC and IMF^{[clarification needed]} Light Heavyweight World Muay Thai Champion.
• Ramazan Ramazanov – Multiple time Muay Thai world champion competing Muay Thai.

Soccer

• Adil Ibragimov
• Akhmed Kurbanov
• Albert Gadzhibekov
• Aleksandr Maslov
• Ali Gadzhibekov
• Alibek Aliev
• Alikadi Saidov
• Amir Gasanov
• Anvar Gazimagomedov
• Arslan Aydemirov
• Arslan Khalimbekov
• Azim Fatullayev
• Dzhamal Dibirgadzhiyev
• Gadzhi Bamatov
• Gamid Agalarov
• Islamnur Abdulavov
• Kamalutdin Akhmedov
• Kamil Agalarov
• Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov
• Mahammad Mirzabeyov
• Mehdi Jannatov
• Mikhail Kupriyanov
• Murad Hüseynov
• Murad Magomedov
• Mutalip Alibekov
• Nikita Chistyakov
• Nikita Timoshin
• Ramazan Isayev
• Rasim Tagirbekov
• Ruslan Agalarov
• Rustam Gadzhiyev
• Rustam Khalimbekov
• Said Aliyev
• Serder Serderov
• Sergei Dementyev
• Sergei Kozhanov
• Shamil Asildarov
• Shamil Gasanov
• Shamil Lakhiyalov
• Shamil Saidov
• Sharif Mukhammad
• Valiabdula Magomedov
• Viktor Kuzmichyov
• Yuri Udunyan

Taekwondo

• Patimat Abakarova – First female athlete from Dagestan region to medal in the Olympics, via a bronze medal in Taekwondo during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Wrestling

Buvaisar Saitiev

Abdulrashid Sadulaev

• Abdulrashid Sadulaev – freestyle wrestler, a three-time World Champion (2014, 2015, 2018), European Champion (2014), European Games Champion (2015), two time Cadet World Champion (2012, 2013), Golden Grand-Prix Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist (2016).
• Abdusalam Gadisov – 2014 Freestyle Wrestling World Champion.
• Adam Batirov – Olympic Wrestler, 2018 World Championship Runner-up; Younger brother of Mavlet Batirov.
• Adam Saitiev – Russia's freestyle wrestler, a Chechen, Russian Master of sports of international class, Honored Master of Sports of Russia (2000), three-time champion of Russia (1999, 2000, 2002), three-time champion Europe (1999, 2000, 2006), two-time world champion (1999, 2002), Olympic champion (2000).
• Alia Aliyev – Avar Dagestani-born Soviet Union freestyle wrestler. He won five world titles.
• Ali Isayev – Olympic Heavyweight Freestyle Wrestler, and Undefeated MMA Fighter.
• Bekkhan Goygereyev – wrestler who won the gold medal at the 2013 World Wrestling Championships.
• Buvaisar Saitiev – Russia's freestyle wrestler, three-time Olympic champion, six-time world champion, six-time European champion, five-time Russian champion, seven-time winner of the tournament Krasnoyarsk Ivan Yarygin winner Goodwill Games will. Honored Master of Sports of Russia (1995).
• Dzhamal Otarsultanov won the gold medal in men's freestyle 55 kg at the 2012 London Olympics.
• Khadzhimurad Magomedov – Olympic gold medalist and two time world wrestling champion.
• Kuramagomed Kuramagomedov is a freestyle wrestler who competed for Russia in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and won a world title in 1997.
• Magomed Ibragimov – 3x Olympian for Freestyle Wrestling; Broze Medalist at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Magomed Ibragimhalilovich Ibragimov – He competed in the freestyle 85 kg competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal.
• Magomed Kurbanaliev – Russian freestyle wrestler. World freestyle wrestling champion 2016 in 70 kg.
• Magomedkhan Aratsilov – former wrestler who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
• Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov – He won gold medal at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships at Men's freestyle 70 kg. Training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
• Magomed Ibragimov – Bronze Medalist on freestyle wrestling during 2016 Olympic Games
• Makhach Murtazaliev – Russian Olympic wrestler who won the bronze medal for Russia at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
• Marid Mutalimov – 2008 Bronze Medalist in freestyle wrestling during the Olympic Games.
• Mavlet Batirov – freestyle wrestler, world and 2-time Olympic champion, who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal.
• Murad Umakhanov – Umakhanov competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling.
• Ramazan Şahin Irbaikhanov – Olympic Gold Medalist (2008), World Champion (2007) in Freestyle wrestling.
• Sagid Murtazaliev – two time World champion, Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
• Saypulla Absaidov – Olympic champion and World Champion 1981 in Freestyle wrestling.
• Sazhid Sazhidov – Russian Olympic wrestler who represented Russia at the world-level from 2003 to 2006. He won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics
• Shirvani Muradov – wrestler, who has won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and European champion 2007.
• Yusup Abdusalomov – Silver Medalist during the 2008 Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling.
• Zagalav Abdulbekov – 3x world champion and, Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling.
• Zaur Uguev – 2x and current reigning world champion for freestyle wrestling; first fighter to ever be signed by UFC without ever competing in MMA.