List of Bashkirs

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Ildar Abdrazakov, bass opera singer
Aigul Akhmetshina, mezzo-soprano opera singer
Gaziz Al'mukhametov, tenor opera singer
Roza Akkuchukova, pop singer
Miftahetdin Akmulla, Bashkir poet and philosopher, famous for his patriotic chants and his philosophical publications
Shaikhzada Babich, Bashkir poet, writer and playwright. Member of the Bashkir national liberation movement, one of the members of the Bashkir government
Mustai Karim, Bashkir Soviet poet, writer and playwright. He was named People's Poet of the Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Hero of Socialist Labour, and winner of the Lenin Prize and the State Prize of the USSR
Zagir Ismagilov, composer and educator
Yakup Kulmiy, poet
Rudolf Nureyev, ballet dancer and choreographer
Lyasan Utiasheva, TV show host, socialite and former rhythmic gymnast
Alina Ibragimova, violinist
Morgenshtern, rapper and internet personality
Zemfira Ramazanova, indie rock singer and musician

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