1. Natasha Kizmet (1980)

Instagram Star

Model and Instagram star best known for her work as a stripper for Playboy. She has been featured in multiple Smoking Jacket Blog Features and she has made numerous appearances...

2. Lyudmila Petranovskaya (1967)

Psychologist

Russian psychologist, teacher, and writer who is known for having authored several books on childhood development including The Starry World in Pictures and What Should I Do If I Am...

3. Keira Shef (1991)

Music Producer

Music producer, singer and actress popular on Instagram where she has accrued more than 30,000 followers. She has posted fitness content in addition to behind the scenes moments from her...

4. Nargiza Gulmuhammedova (1997)

Instagram Star

Uzbek model who has garnered massive acclaim for her nargiss_fiami Instagram account. Also a singer, she has risen to fame for her glamorous modeling photos often taken from her everyday...

5. Lola Astanova (1985)

Pianist

Pianist who was hailed as a child prodigy, touring around the world and performing with renowned orchestras by the age of eight. She has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall...

6. Rayhon G'aniyeva (1978)

Pop Singer

Russian pop and Uzbek singer and actress who recorded her debut album Sensiz in 2001, and followed it up with 2002's Baxtli Boʻlaman (I Will be Happy).

7. Alina Gilmanova (1981)

Instagram Star

Uzbek Instagram star whose colorful photos of her fashion, family life and career have amassed her 50,000 followers. 

8. Asal Shodiyeva (1992)

Uzbek Actress

Actress who is known for her roles in popular Uzbek films like 2011's My Kin, 2012's Destinies and 2014's My Tears. She is also a singer who has released successful...

9. Kurban Kurbanov (1985)

Uzbekistani Sport Wrestler

Kurban Kurbanov is a male freestyle wrestler from Uzbekistan. He competed at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics in the 96 kg category and finished in seventh and fifth place...

10. Behzod Abduraimov (1990)

Uzbekistani Musician

Behzod Abduraimov is the grand prize winner of the 2009 London International Piano Competition. Abduraimov began to play the piano at the age of six. He studied at the Uspensky...

11. Lola Yo'dosheva (1985)

World Music Singer

12. Ivan Zaytsev (athlete) (1988)

Olympic Javelin Thrower

Ivan Zaytsev is an Uzbekistani javelin thrower. He competed in the javelin throw at the 2012 Summer Olympics and placed 36th with a mark of 73. 94 metres.

13. Vladimir Muravlev (1974)

Russian Ballet Dancer

Vladimir Muravlev is a Russian ballet dancer born 10 January 1974 in Tashkent. He is a grandson of Ural Tansykbayev. He has a degree in Performing Arts from the Uzbek...