Khadija Uzhakhova
Russian dentist and socialite
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Khadija Uzhakhova (Russian: Хадижа Ужахова; born c. 1996) is a Russian woman of Ingush origin, known primarily as the wife of Russian-British businessman Said Gutseriev, son of billionaire oligarch Mikhail Gutseriev. She gained international media attention following her extravagant wedding in March 2016, widely reported as one of the most expensive weddings in history.
Khadija Uzhakhova | |
|---|---|
| Хадижа Ужахова (Russian) | |
| Born | 1996 (age 29–30) Ingushetia, Russia |
| Occupation | Dentist (student at time of marriage) |
| Known for | Marriage to Said Gutseriev |
| Spouse | Said Gutseriev (m. 2016) |
| Children | 4 |
Early life and education
Uzhakhova was born around 1996 in Ingushetia, Russia, sharing the same ethnic homeland as the Gutseriev family.[1] At the time of her marriage, she was a dentistry student at the Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry.[2][3]
Marriage
On 26 March 2016, Uzhakhova married Said Gutseriev in a lavish ceremony held in Moscow.[4] At the time of the wedding, she was approximately 19–20 years old, while Said was 28.[4]
The wedding is reported to have cost approximately US$1 billion, funded by her father-in-law Mikhail Gutseriev, making it one of the most expensive weddings ever recorded.[5] The celebration brought together more than 600 guests and featured live performances by Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Sting, Alla Pugacheva, and Patricia Kaas.[2][4]
Wedding attire
For the ceremony, Khadija wore a custom Elie Saab haute couture gown, reportedly weighing approximately 11–25 kilograms, adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments and a long train.[5] She also wore a diamond tiara, watch, earrings, and necklace to complete her bridal look.[5]