11 Notable alumni of Dagestan State Pedagogical University
Updated: June 01, 2026 EliteDegrees
Dagestan State Pedagogical University is ranked #11,595 in the world and #365 in Russia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Dagestan State Pedagogical University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Dagestan State Pedagogical University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ilyas Bekbulatov
1990-. (aged 36)
amateur wrestler
Ilyas Idrisovich Bekbulatov is a Russian-born Uzbekistani freestyle wrestler, who claimed the European title at the 2017 European Wrestling Championships. He wrestles at the 74 kg category on the international circuit. In 2015, he won the gold medal at the senior Russian national championships.
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2. Zagalav Abdulbekov
1945-. (aged 81)
amateur wrestler
Zagalav Abdulbekovich Abdulbekov is a retired Russian featherweight freestyle wrestler of Avar heritage. He won the world title in 1971 and 1973 and an Olympic gold medal in 1972. At the European Championships, he earned a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1969 and 1975.
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3. Zemfira Magomedalieva
1988-. (aged 38)
boxer
Zemfira Ramazanovna Magomedalieva is a Russian boxer.
4. Elshan Gambarov
1972-. (aged 54)
association football player
Elshan Gambarov is a former Azerbaijani footballer (midfielder) who last played for FK Gäncä. He was also a member of Azerbaijan national football team.
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5. Anatoli Romanovich
1979-. (aged 47)
association football player
association football coach
Anatoli Vladimirovich Romanovich is a former Russian footballer.
6. Magomed Nurutdinov
1982-. (aged 44)
boxer
Magomed Nurutdinov/Mahamed Nurudzinau is a Belarusian amateur boxer who boxed at the Olympics 2008 at welterweight and later became European champion.
7. Fazu Aliyeva
1932-2016 (aged 84)
prose writer
writer
journalist
human rights defender
poet
Fazu Aliyeva was an Avar-speaking Soviet-born Russian poet, novelist and journalist. She played a significant role in the development of Avar in Russian literature. She was also a human rights activist.
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8. Magomed Idrisovitch Ibragimov
1985-. (aged 41)
amateur wrestler
Magomed Idrisovich Ibragimov is a Russian-born naturalized Uzbekistani former wrestler of Avar descent, who competes in the heavyweight freestyle division. He won bronze medals at the 2016 Olympics and 2018 Asian Games.
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9. Magomiedmurad Gadżyjew
1988-. (aged 38)
amateur wrestler
Magomedmurad Saidpashievich Gadzhiev is a Russian-born Polish former freestyle wrestler who claimed 2021 world gold medal.
10. Gadzhimurad Rashidov
1995-. (aged 31)
amateur wrestler
Gadzhimurad Gazigandovich Rashidov is a Russian freestyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms. He is the 2019 World Champion (finalist in 2017 and 2018) and the 2020 and three-time Russian National Champion. 2020 Summer Olympics bronze medalist at 65 kg.
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11. Sazhid Sazhidov
1980-. (aged 46)
amateur wrestler
Sazhid Khalilrakhmanovich Sazhidov is a Russian Olympic wrestler who represented his country at the world-level from 2003 to 2006. He won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
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