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Abdul Madzhid (Dagestan rebel)
Ilgas Malachiyev, better known as Emir Abdul Madzhid (Majid) was the militant leader of the Shariat Jamaat of the Caucasian Front in the Second Chechen War, in the volatile southern Russia...
Ilgas Malachiyev, better known as Emir Abdul Madzhid (Majid) was the militant leader of the Shariat Jamaat of the Caucasian Front in the Second Chechen War, in the volatile southern Russia...
Abdulkhakim Ismailov
Abdulkhakim Ismailov (1 July 1916 – 17 February 2010) was a Soviet soldier within the Soviet Union's Red Army during World War II. He was photographed by Yevgeny Khaldei raising the flag of the ...
Abdulkhakim Ismailov (1 July 1916 – 17 February 2010) was a Soviet soldier within the Soviet Union's Red Army during World War II. He was photographed by Yevgeny Khaldei raising the flag of the ...
Abdulla Alishayev
Abdulla Telman Alishayev (died September 3, 2008) was a Russian Dagestani journalist and writer.
Abdulla Telman Alishayev (died September 3, 2008) was a Russian Dagestani journalist and writer.
Achmed Labasanov
Achmed Labasanov is a Russian former mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division and has fought the majority of his fights for RINGS and IAFC. He lost his last fight at PRIDE 2...
Achmed Labasanov is a Russian former mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division and has fought the majority of his fights for RINGS and IAFC. He lost his last fight at PRIDE 2...
Adam Amirilayev
Adam Bashirovich Amirilayev (Адам Баширович Амирилаев), born 20 May 1963 in Burtunay, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, is a Russian politician.
Adam Bashirovich Amirilayev (Адам Баширович Амирилаев), born 20 May 1963 in Burtunay, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, is a Russian politician.
Adam Saitiev
Adam Hamidovich Saitiev, also spelled Saytiev, is a Russian wrestler of Chechen heritage, who won gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics for the Russian Federation at 85 kg cat.
Adam Hamidovich Saitiev, also spelled Saytiev, is a Russian wrestler of Chechen heritage, who won gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics for the Russian Federation at 85 kg cat.
Adilgerei Magomedtagirov
Adilgerei Magomedtagirov (born November 1, 1956 in Gonada, Gunibsky District; died June 5, 2009 in Makhachkala) was a Russian politician and general, who served as the Interior Minister of Dages...
Adilgerei Magomedtagirov (born November 1, 1956 in Gonada, Gunibsky District; died June 5, 2009 in Makhachkala) was a Russian politician and general, who served as the Interior Minister of Dages...
Albert Saritov
Albert Ramazanovich Saritov is a male wrestler from Russia.
Albert Ramazanovich Saritov is a male wrestler from Russia.
Albert Selimov
Albert Shevketovich Selimov (Альберт Шевкетович Селимов; born April 5, 1986 in Kaspiysk) is a Russian amateur Featherweight (125 lbs) boxer best known for winning the European championship 2006 ...
Albert Shevketovich Selimov (Альберт Шевкетович Селимов; born April 5, 1986 in Kaspiysk) is a Russian amateur Featherweight (125 lbs) boxer best known for winning the European championship 2006 ...
Ali Isayev
Ali Isayev (born 18 December 1983 in Makhachkala, Soviet Union) is an Azerbaijani wrestler.
Ali Isayev (born 18 December 1983 in Makhachkala, Soviet Union) is an Azerbaijani wrestler.
Alimsultan Alkhamatov
Alimsultan Alkhamatov was a Russian politician and official from Dagestan.
Alimsultan Alkhamatov was a Russian politician and official from Dagestan.
Arsen Gitinov
Arsen Gitinov (born June 1, 1977) is a male freestyle wrestler from Kyrgyzstan.
Arsen Gitinov (born June 1, 1977) is a male freestyle wrestler from Kyrgyzstan.
Artur Beterbiyev
Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiyev (Артур Асильбекович Бетербиев) (born January 21, 1985 in Khasavyurt, Dagestan) is a Chechen amateur boxer (competing for Russia) best known to win silver at the 200...
Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiyev (Артур Асильбекович Бетербиев) (born January 21, 1985 in Khasavyurt, Dagestan) is a Chechen amateur boxer (competing for Russia) best known to win silver at the 200...
Baga Agaev
Baga Agaev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, grappler and M-1 Global veteran currently signed with Super Fight League.
Baga Agaev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, grappler and M-1 Global veteran currently signed with Super Fight League.
Bakhtiyar Akhmedov
Bakhtiyar Akhmedov (born 5 August 1987 in Buynaksk ) is a wrestler of Kumykian origin, representing the Russian Federation, and who has won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Bakhtiyar Akhmedov (born 5 August 1987 in Buynaksk ) is a wrestler of Kumykian origin, representing the Russian Federation, and who has won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Bazigit Atajev
Bazigit Atajev is a Russian mixed martial artist and kickboxer, who represented Russia in RINGS, fought in Pride Fighting Championships, and also competed in K-1 kickboxing.
Bazigit Atajev is a Russian mixed martial artist and kickboxer, who represented Russia in RINGS, fought in Pride Fighting Championships, and also competed in K-1 kickboxing.
Buvaisar Saitiev
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev, also spelled Buvaysar Hamidovich Saytiev, is a Russian wrestler who has won nine world-level gold medals in freestyle wrestling.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev, also spelled Buvaysar Hamidovich Saytiev, is a Russian wrestler who has won nine world-level gold medals in freestyle wrestling.
Dzhabar Askerov
Dzhabar "Genghis Khan" Askerov is a Dagestani-born Russian welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Askerov Team.
Dzhabar "Genghis Khan" Askerov is a Dagestani-born Russian welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Askerov Team.
Emma Hagieva
Emma Hagieva (born April 26, 1989 in Kizlyar, Republic of Dagestan, Russia) is a Russian figure skater who competes internationally for Azerbaijan.
Emma Hagieva (born April 26, 1989 in Kizlyar, Republic of Dagestan, Russia) is a Russian figure skater who competes internationally for Azerbaijan.
Gadzhi Abashilov
Gaji Akhmedovich Abashilov (Гаджи Ахмедович Абашилов; 1950 – 21 March 2008) was a Russian journalist and chief of Dagestan's outlet of state-owned VGTRK media company.
Gaji Akhmedovich Abashilov (Гаджи Ахмедович Абашилов; 1950 – 21 March 2008) was a Russian journalist and chief of Dagestan's outlet of state-owned VGTRK media company.
Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov
Gaydarbek Abdulovich Gaydarbekov is a Russian boxer who has won two Olympic medals in Middleweight.
Gaydarbek Abdulovich Gaydarbekov is a Russian boxer who has won two Olympic medals in Middleweight.
Husenil Muhammad Afandi
Shaykh Husenil Muhammad Afandi -- is renowned scholar, alim, spiritual leader, Shaykh of Naqshbandi and Shazali tariqahs in Dagestan.
Shaykh Husenil Muhammad Afandi -- is renowned scholar, alim, spiritual leader, Shaykh of Naqshbandi and Shazali tariqahs in Dagestan.
Ibragim Magomedov
Ibragim Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist, whose height is and weight is 112.7 kg (248 lb).
Ibragim Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist, whose height is and weight is 112.7 kg (248 lb).
Imam Shamil
Imam Shamil (Шейх Шамил; Şeyh Şamil; Имам Шамиль) (pronounced "Shameel") also spelled Shamyl, Schamil, Schamyl or Shameel (1797 – March 1871) was an Avar political ...
Imam Shamil (Шейх Шамил; Şeyh Şamil; Имам Шамиль) (pronounced "Shameel") also spelled Shamyl, Schamil, Schamyl or Shameel (1797 – March 1871) was an Avar political ...
Israel Tsvaygenbaum
Israel Tsvaygenbaum, Russian-American artist.
Israel Tsvaygenbaum, Russian-American artist.
Khaz-Bulat Askar-Sarydzha
Khaz-Bulat Nukhbekovich Askar-Sarydzha (1900-1982) was a Dagestani sculptor during the Soviet period.
Khaz-Bulat Nukhbekovich Askar-Sarydzha (1900-1982) was a Dagestani sculptor during the Soviet period.
Magomed Magomedov
Magomed "The Propeller" Magomedov (Магомед Магомедов, born June 4, 1982) is a Russian former kickboxer fighting out of Chinuk Gyn from Minsk, Belarus.
Magomed "The Propeller" Magomedov (Магомед Магомедов, born June 4, 1982) is a Russian former kickboxer fighting out of Chinuk Gyn from Minsk, Belarus.
Magomed Shikhshabekov
Magomed Shikshabekov (Russian: Магомед Шихшабеков) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the welterweight division.
Magomed Shikshabekov (Russian: Магомед Шихшабеков) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the welterweight division.
Magomed Tankayev
Magomed Tankayevich Tankayev was a Soviet military leader of Dagestani origin who served as chief of the Northern Group of Forces in 1968-1973 and representative of the Warsaw Pact Supreme Comma...
Magomed Tankayevich Tankayev was a Soviet military leader of Dagestani origin who served as chief of the Northern Group of Forces in 1968-1973 and representative of the Warsaw Pact Supreme Comma...
Magomedsalam Magomedov
Magomedsalam Magomedov has an academic background and distinctly differs from his predecessors who were Soviet-era Communist Party leaders who adapted to changed circumstances.
Magomedsalam Magomedov has an academic background and distinctly differs from his predecessors who were Soviet-era Communist Party leaders who adapted to changed circumstances.
Magomedshamil Abduragimov
Magomedshamil Magomedovich Abduragimov (Магомедшамиль Магомедович Абдурагимов — ethnic kumyk), was a 25 years old senior lieutenant and operative of criminal police, was posthumously awarde...
Magomedshamil Magomedovich Abduragimov (Магомедшамиль Магомедович Абдурагимов — ethnic kumyk), was a 25 years old senior lieutenant and operative of criminal police, was posthumously awarde...
Magomet Gadzhiyev
Magomet Imadutinovich Gadzhiyev was a Soviet Navy submarine commander and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Magomet Imadutinovich Gadzhiyev was a Soviet Navy submarine commander and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Maksud Sadikov
Sadikov Maksud Ibnugadzharovich was a Professor in International Relations and Islamic Economics, a practicing Sufi, follower of Shaykh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi.
Sadikov Maksud Ibnugadzharovich was a Professor in International Relations and Islamic Economics, a practicing Sufi, follower of Shaykh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi.
Malik Akhmedilov
Malik Akhmedilov was a Russian investigative journalist based in the southern Republic of Dagestan.
Malik Akhmedilov was a Russian investigative journalist based in the southern Republic of Dagestan.
Marid Mutalimov
Marid Mutalimov (born 22 February 1980 in Makhachkala, Dagestan) is a Kazakhstan wrestler, who has won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Marid Mutalimov (born 22 February 1980 in Makhachkala, Dagestan) is a Kazakhstan wrestler, who has won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Mavlet Batirov
Mavlet Alavdinovich Batirov is a Russian wrestler who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal.
Mavlet Alavdinovich Batirov is a Russian wrestler who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal.
Murad Gaidarov
Murad Gaidarov (Мурад Гайдараў, Murad Haidarau; Мурад Гайдаров), (born February 13, 1980 in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Soviet Union) is a Belarusian wrestler.
Murad Gaidarov (Мурад Гайдараў, Murad Haidarau; Мурад Гайдаров), (born February 13, 1980 in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Soviet Union) is a Belarusian wrestler.
Murad Megamadov
Murad Magomedov (born September 25, 1973) is a Russian-Azerbaijan-Israeli football player, playing for Israeli side Maccabi Petah Tikva, also holds Teudat Zehut, what allows him to play as a no...
Murad Magomedov (born September 25, 1973) is a Russian-Azerbaijan-Israeli football player, playing for Israeli side Maccabi Petah Tikva, also holds Teudat Zehut, what allows him to play as a no...
Murad Ramazanov
Murad Ramazanov (born on March 19, 1974 in Khasavyurt, Soviet Union) is a male freestyle wrestler who represented the Republic of Macedonia.
Murad Ramazanov (born on March 19, 1974 in Khasavyurt, Soviet Union) is a male freestyle wrestler who represented the Republic of Macedonia.
Murad Umakhanov
Mourad Oumakhanov (born 3 January 1977) is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
Mourad Oumakhanov (born 3 January 1977) is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
Nurmagomed Shanavazov
Nurmagomed Magomedsandovich Shanavazov (Нурмагомед Магомедсандович Шанавазов) (born February 19, 1965), was a Russian boxer.
Nurmagomed Magomedsandovich Shanavazov (Нурмагомед Магомедсандович Шанавазов) (born February 19, 1965), was a Russian boxer.
Olga Forsh
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh (О́льга Дми́триевна Форш; née Komarova; July 17, 1961) was a Russian/Soviet novelist, dramatist, memoirist, and scenarist.
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh (О́льга Дми́триевна Форш; née Komarova; July 17, 1961) was a Russian/Soviet novelist, dramatist, memoirist, and scenarist.
Ramazan Abdulatipov
Ramazan Gadzhimuradovich Abdulatipov (Рамазан Гаджимурадович Абдулатипов) (born 4 August 1946, in the Tlyaratinsky District of the Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic) is a Russian pol...
Ramazan Gadzhimuradovich Abdulatipov (Рамазан Гаджимурадович Абдулатипов) (born 4 August 1946, in the Tlyaratinsky District of the Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic) is a Russian pol...
Ramazan Ramazanov
Ramazan "The Punisher" Ramazanov (Russian: Рамазан Рамазанов; born June 22, 1984) is a Russian kickboxer.
Ramazan "The Punisher" Ramazanov (Russian: Рамазан Рамазанов; born June 22, 1984) is a Russian kickboxer.
Rashid Khan Gaplanov
Rashid Khan Gaplanov Zavid oglu was an Azerbaijani statesman of Kumyk ethnicity who served as the Minister of Finance and Minister of Education and Religious Affairs in the fifth and fourth cabi...
Rashid Khan Gaplanov Zavid oglu was an Azerbaijani statesman of Kumyk ethnicity who served as the Minister of Finance and Minister of Education and Religious Affairs in the fifth and fourth cabi...
Rashid Magomedov
Rashid Magomedov (born May 14, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
Rashid Magomedov (born May 14, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
Rasul Gamzatov
Rasul Gamzatovich Gamzatov (ХӀамзатил Расул, ; ; 8 September 19233 November 2003) was probably the most famous poet writing in the Avar language.
Rasul Gamzatovich Gamzatov (ХӀамзатил Расул, ; ; 8 September 19233 November 2003) was probably the most famous poet writing in the Avar language.
Rasul Makasharipov
Rasul Makasharipov (Расул Макашарипов) (1972 - July 6, 2005) nicknamed Muslim and also known as Emir Rasul was a Dagestani Islamist leader in southern Russia.
Rasul Makasharipov (Расул Макашарипов) (1972 - July 6, 2005) nicknamed Muslim and also known as Emir Rasul was a Dagestani Islamist leader in southern Russia.
Roza Eldarova
Roza Abdulbasirovna Eldarova is a Soviet and Russian journalist, writer, and politician who was the first woman to hold the highest political office in Dagestan.
Roza Abdulbasirovna Eldarova is a Soviet and Russian journalist, writer, and politician who was the first woman to hold the highest political office in Dagestan.
Sadikov Maksud Ibnugadzharovich
Sadikov Maksud Ibnugadzharovich, --, 16 March 1963, Archib, Dagestan — 07 June 2011, Makhachkala, Dagestan.
Sadikov Maksud Ibnugadzharovich, --, 16 March 1963, Archib, Dagestan — 07 June 2011, Makhachkala, Dagestan.
Sagid Murtazaliev
Sagid Murtazaliev (born 11 March 1974) is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
Sagid Murtazaliev (born 11 March 1974) is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
Said Afandi al-Chirkawi
Said Afandi al-Chirkawi (ЧӀикӀаса СагӀид афанди, Шейх Саид афанди аль-Чиркави), born on 21 October 1937 in Chirkey, Dagestan, is a prominent scholar in Shafii mazhab and a spiritual master, or "...
Said Afandi al-Chirkawi (ЧӀикӀаса СагӀид афанди, Шейх Саид афанди аль-Чиркави), born on 21 October 1937 in Chirkey, Dagestan, is a prominent scholar in Shafii mazhab and a spiritual master, or "...
Shamil Zavurov
Shamil Zavurov (born July 4, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
Shamil Zavurov (born July 4, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
Shaykh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi
Shaykh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi, --, 21 October 1937, Chirkey, Dagestan — scholar in Shafii mazhab, spiritual master.
Shaykh Said Afandi al-Chirkawi, --, 21 October 1937, Chirkey, Dagestan — scholar in Shafii mazhab, spiritual master.
Shirvani Chalaev
Shirvani Ramazanovich Chalaev (Ширвани Рамазанович Чалаев) (born Dagestan 16 Nov.
Shirvani Ramazanovich Chalaev (Ширвани Рамазанович Чалаев) (born Dagestan 16 Nov.
Shirvani Muradov
Shirvani Gadzikurbanovich Muradov (Ширвани Гаджикурбанович Мурадов) (born 20 June 1985 in Dagestan) is a Russian wrestler, who has won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Shirvani Gadzikurbanovich Muradov (Ширвани Гаджикурбанович Мурадов) (born 20 June 1985 in Dagestan) is a Russian wrestler, who has won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Suleyman Stalsky
Suleiman Stalsky (, Сулейман Стальский; 1869–1937) was a Lezgin poet from Daghestan.
Suleiman Stalsky (, Сулейман Стальский; 1869–1937) was a Lezgin poet from Daghestan.
Sultan Ibragimov
Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalihovich Ibragimov(Султан-Ахмед Магомедсалихович Ибрагимов ; born 8 March 1975, in Tlyarata, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union), is a retired professional boxer and...
Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalihovich Ibragimov(Султан-Ахмед Магомедсалихович Ибрагимов ; born 8 March 1975, in Tlyarata, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union), is a retired professional boxer and...
Tagir Khaybulaev
Tagir Khaybulaev is a Russian judoka.
Tagir Khaybulaev is a Russian judoka.
Tymerlan Huseynov
Tymerlan Rustamovych Huseynov is a former Ukrainian footballer now sporting director.
Tymerlan Rustamovych Huseynov is a former Ukrainian footballer now sporting director.
Volk Han
Magomedkhan Amanulayevich Gamzatkhanov is a Russian shoot wrestler and later a mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery of Sambo and submission victories in shoot wrestling and MMA. ...
Magomedkhan Amanulayevich Gamzatkhanov is a Russian shoot wrestler and later a mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery of Sambo and submission victories in shoot wrestling and MMA. ...
Yagutil Mishiev
Yagutil Israelovich Mishiev — writer, author of books about the history of Derbent, Dagestan, Russia.
Yagutil Israelovich Mishiev — writer, author of books about the history of Derbent, Dagestan, Russia.