1. Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (0973)

Entrepreneur

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on September 4, 973 in Uzbekistan. Persian-Khwarezmian Muslim scholar who made great contributions to mathematics and mapmaking. According to Astrologers,...

2. Anvar Boynazarov (1989)

Martial Artist

Muay Thai fighter who was crowned as the WMF Muay Thai World Champion in 2011 and 2013. He is also a multiple-time Bangla Stadium Champion. 

3. Oksana Chusovitina (1975)

Gymnast

World and Olympic competitor who became the first female gymnast to compete in eight Olympic games. She has represented three different national teams in the Olympics, including Uzbekistan, Germany and...

4. Rustam Kasimdzhanov (1979)

Uzbekistani Chess Player

Highly ranked chess Grandmaster from Uzbekistan who won the World Chess Championship in 2004.

5. Islam Karimov (1938)

Uzbekistani Politician

Politician and member of the Communist party who became the first President of Uzbekistan in 1989. His human rights practices have been under constant scrutiny. In fact, in 2002, he...

6. Odil Ahmedov (1987)

Footballer

Professional football player known for his work with Shanghai SIPG. He is known for his work as a central midfielder and centre back and also plays for the Uzbekistan national...

7. Denis Istomin (1986)

Tennis Player

He won the 2013 Kremlin Cup doubles title and was the singles runner-up in the 2012 SAP Open and the 2010 New Haven Open at Yale.

8. Ruslan Chagaev (1978)

Uzbekistani Boxer

WBA Heavyweight Champion who won the Asian and World Championships as an amateur.

9. Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva (1978)

Uzbekistani Diplomat

Diplomat and philanthropist who was appointed as Uzbekistan's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in 2008. She is also recognized for having founded the charitable organizations You Are Not Alone and The National Centre...

10. Halima Xudoyberdiyeva (1947)

Uzbekistani Poet

Uzbek poet, editor, author, and 1992 recipient of the People's Poet of Uzbekistan honor. Her best-known works include Chaman, Oq Olmalar, and Muqaddas Ayol.

11. Lola Yo'dosheva (1985)

World Music Singer

Lola Yo'dosheva is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on September 4, 1985 in Uzbekistan. Known simply as Lola, she is a singer-songwriter grown popular in her home...

12. Faya Feeviun (2000)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her feeviun Instagram account. She has garnered huge popularity for her eclectic modeling photos in a variety of different fashion alongside lifestyle photos...

13. Gulnara Karimova (1972)

Uzbek Businesswoman And Social A

Uzbekistani woman most famous for being the daughter of Uzbekistan's President, Islam Karimov. She is the founder of the Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundations Board of Trustees.

14. Timur Ibragimov (1975)

Uzbekistani Boxer

WBA Pan-African Heavyweight champion, IBA Intercontinental Heavyweight champion, Olympic participant.

15. Sevara Nazarkhan (1978)

Uzbek Singer-songwriter

Known for albums such as Tortadur and Go'zal Dema, this Uzbek folk singer and songwriter gained an international following and was awarded a 2004 BBC Radio 3 World Music Award.

16. Misha Ge (1991)

Uzbekistani Figure Skater

Professional figure skater who is recognized for having won four Uzbekistan national titles. He went on to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia.

17. Shahzoda (1979)

Uzbekistani Actor-singer

Uzbek singer who first rose to fame in 2002 after the release of her debut album Bor ekan. She would go on to release several more albums and cultivated a successful...

18. Soslan Tigiev (1983)

Olympic Wrestler

Uzbekistani wrestler who competed at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, winning a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing games.

19. Oleg Shatskikh (1974)

Footballer

Oleg Aleksandrovich Shatskikh is a former Uzbek professional footballer who played in the Uzbek League. His brother Maksim Shatskikh is also footballer.

20. Elmurat Tasmuradov (1991)

Olympic Wrestler

Elmurat Tasmuradov is an Uzbekistani Greco-Roman wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman 55 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the 1/8 finals by Péter Módos....

21. Pavel Smolyachenko (1991)

Football Player

Pavel Smolyachenko in Uzbekistan is a footballer who plays as a Midfielder. He currently plays for Neftchi Farg'ona in the Uzbek League.

22. Oleg Pashinin (1974)

Footballer

Oleg Alekseyevich Pashinin is a Russian and Uzbekistani football defender. He got 11 caps for the national team between 2001 and 2005. He announced his retirement on 16 January 2008....

23. Ruslan Nurudinov (1991)

Uzbekistani Weightlifter

Ruslan Nurudinov is an Uzbekistani weightlifter. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the -105 kg event. He is the first world champion for Uzbekistan in weightlifting.

24. Akmal Shorakhmedov (1986)

Footballer

Akmal Shorahmedov is an Uzbekistani professional footballer who currently plays for Bunyodkor. He plays as a defender.

25. Sakina Mamedova (1985)

Sports Shooter

Sakina Mamedova is a Uzbekistani sports shooter. She competed in the Women's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She is also scheduled to compete in the...

26. Evgeni Sviridov (1974)

Figure Skater

Evgeni Sviridov is a retired pairs figure skater from Uzbekistan. With partner Natalia Ponomareva he placed 18th at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

27. Yannis Mandzukas (1984)

Footballer

Yannis Vladimirovich Mandzukas is an Uzbekistani-Greek professional footballer who plays for FC Bunyodkor. He plays as a midfielder.

28. Pavel Bugalo (1974)

Footballer

Pavel Viktorovich Bugalo is an Uzbekistani football goalkeeper.

29. Shavkat Salomov (1985)

Footballer

Shavkat Salomov is an Uzbekistani football striker. Her currently plays for Zhetysu in Kazakhstan Premier League and has represented Uzbekistan national football team.

30. Temurkhuja Abdukholiqov (1991)

Footballer

Temurkhuja Abdukholiqov is an Uzbekistani footballer who plays as a forward for Hajduk Split in the Prva HNL.

31. Ravil Nachaev (1974)

Olympic Swimmer

Ravil Nachaev is a retired Uzbekistan swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. He is a three-time Olympian and a gold medalist in the 50 m freestyle at...

32. Shahzodbek Nurmatov (1991)

Uzbekistani Footballer

Shahzodbek Nurmatov is an Uzbek footballer who plays as a forward for Metallurg Bekabad in the Uzbek League.

33. Dilshod Sharofetdinov (1985)

Footballer

Dilshod Sharofetdinov is a Uzbekistan footballer currently playing for Sime Darby F. C. in the Malaysia Super League. His position is midfielder.

34. Aleksandr Kletskov (1985)

Footballer

Aleksandr Kletskov is an Uzbekistani international football defender.

35. Zinura Djuraeva (1985)

Olympic Judoka

Zinura Djuraeva is an Uzbekistani judoka who played for the extra and half lightweight categories. She won the bronze medal for the 48 kg class at the 2003 Asian Judo...

36. Andrey Shilin (1974)

Uzbekistani Canoeist

Andrey Shilin is an Uzbekistani sprint canoer who competed in the mid-1990s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-4 1000 m event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in...

37. Dilshod Yarbekov (1974)

Uzbekistani Boxer

Dilshod Yarbekov is an Uzbek boxer who has won medals at the Asian and World Championships in the middleweight category. He is an Honored Sportsman of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

38. Natalya Mamatova (1985)

Uzbekistani Taekwondo Practition

Natalya Mamatova is an Uzbekistani taekwondo practitioner. She competed in the +67 kg event at the 2012 Summer Olympics; she was defeated by Anne-Caroline Graffe in the preliminary round and...

39. Khurshid Nabiev (1985)

Olympic Judoka

Khurshid Nabiev is an Uzbekistani judoka who played for the middleweight category. He won a gold medal for his division at the 2007 Summer Universiade in Bangkok Thailand and silver...

40. Vladimir Maminov (1974)

Footballer

Vladimir Aleksandrovich Maminov is a retired Russian footballer who also has Uzbekistan citizenship. He is currently head coach of FC Rubin Kazan.

41. Fazliddin Gaibnazarov (1991)

Amateur Boxer

zliddin Gaibnazarov is an Uzbek amateur boxer who fought at the 2012 Olympics at lightweight. He is a southpaw. At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he beat three opponents...

42. Dmitri Tomashevich (1974)

Tennis Player

Dmitri Tomashevich is a former tennis player from Uzbekistan who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta Georgia where he was defeated in the first round...

43. Galima Bukharbaeva (1974)

Uzbek Journalist

Galima Bukharbaeva is an Uzbek journalist known for her reporting on state authoritarianism and her eyewitness account of the 2005 Andijan massacre.

44. Azizbek Haydarov (1985)

Footballer

Azizbek Haydarov is an Uzbek professional footballer who currently plays for UAE side Al Shabab. He usually plays as a defensive midfielder.

45. Mariya Bugakova (1985)

Olympic Swimmer

Mariya Bugakova is an Uzbekistani swimmer who specialized in butterfly and sprint freestyle events. She represented Uzbekistan at three Olympic games. She is also the elder sister of backstroke swimmer...

46. Marina Aganina (1985)

Skater

Marina Andreevna Aganina is an Uzbekistani pair skater. She competes with Dmitry Zobnin. She previously competed with Artem Knyazev. With him she is the 2004-2005 Uzbekistani national champions and placed...

47. Eldorbek Suyunov (1991)

Uzbekistani Footballer

Eldorbek Suyunov is an Uzbekistani footballer who plays for Nasaf Qarshi and Uzbekistan national team. He played at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

48. Anzur Ismailov (1985)

Footballer

Anzur Ismailov Husanovich is an Uzbek footballer who plays for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. He usually plays as a center-back. He previously played for FK Samarqand-Dinamo Traktor...

49. Andrey Morkovin (1985)

Olympic Swimmer

Andrey Morkovin is a retired Uzbekistani swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events. Morkovin qualified for the men's 200 m breaststroke at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens by clearing a...

50. Adiljan Tulendibaev (1985)

Uzbekistani Judoka

Adiljan Tulendibaev is an Uzbekistani judoka. He finished in joint fifth place in the open weight class division at the 2006 Asian Games having lost to Askhat Zhitkeyev of Kazakhstan...