23 Notable alumni of Dagestan State University
Updated: June 01, 2026 EliteDegrees
Dagestan State University is ranked #8,220 in the world and #236 in Russia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 23 notable alumni from Dagestan State 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 University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Risvan Kurbanov
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Rizvan Daniyalovich Kurbanov is a Russian political figure and deputy of the 6th, 7th, and 8th State Dumas.
2. Magomed Ibragimov
1983-. (aged 43)
amateur wrestler
Magomed Ibragimov is a Russian-Uzbek wrestler who competed in the freestyle 96 kg event at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal. Ibragimov was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
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3. Ibrahim Saidau
1985-. (aged 41)
amateur wrestler
Ibragim Magomedovich Saidov' is a Russian and Belarusian freestyle wrestler of Avar heritage. He won a bronze medal in the 125 kg weight division at the 2016 Olympics.
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4. Saypulla Absaidov
1958-. (aged 68)
amateur wrestler
Saypulla Atavovich Absaidov is a former wrestler of Kumyk descent and Olympic champion and World Champion 1981 in Freestyle wrestling who competed for the USSR. He was born in Tarki, Dagestan ASSR.
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5. Magomedgasan Abushev
1959-. (aged 67)
amateur wrestler
Magomedgasan Mingazhutdinovich Abushev is a Kumyk retired featherweight freestyle wrestler from Dagestan. Competing for the Soviet Union he won gold medals at the 1980 Olympics and 1980 European Championships.
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6. Valentine Rusantsov
1939-2012 (aged 73)
Christian minister
Valentine was metropolitan bishop of Suzdal and Vladimir, and Primate of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church.
7. Adam Amirilayev
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Adam Bashirovich Amirilayev, born 20 May 1963 in Burtunay, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, is a Russian politician.
8. Shamil Zaynalov
1946-. (aged 80)
statesperson
politician
Shamil Magomedovich Zainalov is a Russian politician who served as the prime minister of Dagestan from 2006 to 2010. Previously, he served as a senator from Dagestan from 2001 to 2006.
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9. Murtazali Gadjiev
1956-. (aged 70)
archaeologist
university teacher
historian
Murtazali Gadjiev is a Russian-Dagestani archaeologist and scholar. He is the head of the archaeology department of Dagestan Scientific Center of Russian Academy of Science.
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10. Mukhu Aliyev
1940-. (aged 86)
statesperson
politician
Mukhu Gimbatovich Aliyev is a Russian politician who served as the 2nd Head of the Republic of Dagestan, a federal subject of Russia. He was born in the village of Tanusi, Khunzakhsky District, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Ethnically, he is Avar. He was the speaker of the Republic's parliament before being accepted as the President by the Dagestan...
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11. Adam Batirov
1985-. (aged 41)
amateur wrestler
Adam Alavdinovich Batirov is a Russian and Bahraini former freestyle wrestler. He is a world cadet championships runner-up and Cadet European Champion (2002). He thrice won the Ivan Yarygin tournament and was 2007 national Russian national champion. In 2009, he won his first European Championships. At the 2016 Asian Wrestling Championships he won the gold medal, where he beat Kumar...
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12. Khadzhimurad Magomedov
1974-. (aged 52)
amateur wrestler
Khadzhimurad Magomedov is a Russian wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.
13. Ramazan Abdulatipov
1946-. (aged 80)
statesperson
diplomat
university teacher
politician
Ramazan Gadzhimuradovich Abdulatipov is a Russian politician and professor. He served as Head of the Republic of Dagestan from 28 January 2013 until his resignation effective 3 October 2017.
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14. Mavlet Batirov
1983-. (aged 43)
amateur wrestler
Mavlet Alavdinovich Batirov is a Russian freestyle wrestler, world and two-time Olympic champion, who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal.
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15. Albert Selimov
1986-. (aged 40)
boxer
Albert Shevketovich Selimov is a Russian former amateur boxer of Lezgin descent. He is best known for being the only man to defeat Vasiliy 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. After failing to qualify for the 2012 Olympics, he moved...
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16. Magomedsalam Magomedov
1964-. (aged 62)
economist
association football player
politician
Magomedsalam Magomedaliyevich Magomedov is a Russian politician who served as the 3rd Head of the Republic of Dagestan, a federal subject of the Russian Federation found in the North Caucasus region, from 2010 to 2013. His appointment by the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev was approved by the parliament of Dagestan on 10 February 2010. Magomedov is an ethnic Dargin....
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17. Magomedali Magomedov
1930-2022 (aged 92)
statesperson
politician
Magomedali Magomedovich Magomedov was a Russian politician who served as the Head of the State Council of Dagestan from 1992 to 2006.
18. Magomed Gadzhiyev
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
Magomed Tazhudinovich Gadzhiyev is a Russian political and public figure. He served as a deputy of the State Duma for its 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th convocations. He was a member of the United Russia political party, and served as a member of the Duma's Committee on Development of Civil Society, Public and Religious Organizations. He is a Major General...
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19. Kuramagomed Kuramagomedov
1978-. (aged 48)
amateur wrestler
Kuramagomed Sharipovich Kuramagomedov is a freestyle wrestler who competed for Russia in the 2004 Summer Olympics. He won a world title in 1997 at 97 kg. He also represented Russia at the World Championships in 1998, where he won bronze at 97 kg. From 2003 to 2005, he competed for Russia at 120 kg. He won a silver medal at...
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20. Magomed Ankalaev
1992-. (aged 34)
mixed martial arts fighter
Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. As of October 7, 2025, he is #1 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings and as of February 10, 2026, he is #13 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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21. Suleyman Kerimov
1966-. (aged 60)
economist
statesperson
businessperson
politician
Suleyman Abusaidovich Kerimov is a Russian billionaire, oligarch, philanthropist and politician of the Lezgin descent. Kerimov has close ties to Vladimir Putin's government in Russia, and used to have close ties to Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman. Recently, Kerimov and Kadyrov have been at odds.
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22. Abdulrashid Sadulaev
1996-. (aged 30)
amateur wrestler
Abdulrashid Bulachevich Sadulaev is a Russian freestyle wrestler who competes at 92 kilograms and formerly at 97 and 86 kilograms. Sadulaev is widely regarded as one of the most dominant active freestyle wrestlers in the world as well as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time. He is currently signed to an exclusive contract with Real American Freestyle...
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23. Magomed Daudov
1980-. (aged 46)
jurist
politician
Magomed Hozhakhmedovich Daudov is a Russian statesman, politician and military commander, who is currently serving as the Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic since May 2024.
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