List of Bashkirs

This is a partial list of ethnic Bashkir people.

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Ildar Abdrazakov (born 1976), bass opera singer
Aigul Akhmetshina (born 1996), mezzo-soprano opera singer
Gaziz Al'mukhametov, tenor opera singer
Roza Akkuchukova (1950–2021), pop singer
Miftahetdin Akmulla (1831–1895), Bashkir poet and philosopher, famous for his patriotic chants and his philosophical publications
Shaikhzada Babich (1895–1919), Bashkir poet, writer and playwright. Member of the Bashkir national liberation movement, one of the members of the Bashkir government (1917–1919)
Mustai Karim (1919–2005), Bashkir Soviet poet, writer and playwright
Zagir Ismagilov (1917–2003), composer and educator
Yakup Kulmiy (1918–1994), poet
Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993), ballet dancer and choreographer
Lyasan Utiasheva (born 1985), TV show host, socialite and former rhythmic gymnast
Alina Ibragimova (born 1985), violinist
Morgenshtern (born 1998), rapper and internet personality
Zemfira Ramazanova (born 1976), indie rock singer and musician
Beder Yusupova (1901–1969), Soviet Bashkiria actress, teacher^[1]

Zekeria Aknazarov, Communist party leader
Murtaza Rakhimov, first president of Bashkortostan
Rustem Khamitov, second president of Bashkortostan
Radiy Khabirov, head of Bashkortostan since 2018
Zaynulla Rasulev, Jadid movement leader
Zeki Velidi Togan, historian, Turkologist and leader of the Bashkir national movement of the early 20th century