Marat (name)
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Marat is a common given name for males from the former Soviet republics. Marat means 'Desired' in the Tatar language
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Tatar language
The Tatar language , or more specifically Kazan Tatar, is a Turkic language spoken by the Tatars of historical Kazan Khanate, including modern Tatarstan and Bashkiria...
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People named Marat
- Marat AkbarovMarat AkbarovMarat Akbarov is a former Soviet pair skater. With partner Veronika Pershina, he was the 1985 European bronze medalist and 1979 World Junior champion. He married fellow pair skater Marina Pestova. Together, they have a daughter, Angela....
, former Soviet pairs figure skater - Marat BalagulaMarat BalagulaMarat Balagula is a Russian - Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, former mob boss, and associate of the Lucchese crime family. He has often been referred to as "the Russian Tony Soprano."-Early life:...
- Marat BasharovMarat BasharovMarat Basharov is a Russian film actor. He has appeared in 30 films since 1994. He starred in the film The Wedding, which was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.-Selected filmography:* The Barber of Siberia...
, actor - Marat BikmoevMarat BikmoevMarat Bikmaev is an Uzbekistani football striker of Tatar origin who plays for FC Alania Vladikavkaz in the Russian Premier League....
, football striker (soccer forward) - Marat BisengalievMarat BisengalievMarat Bisengaliev is a Kazakh violinist and director of both the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra and TuranAlem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra...
- Marat GaneyevMarat GaneyevMarat Ganeyev is a retired track cyclist from Russia, who won the bronze medal for the Soviet Union in the men's points race at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He was a professional road cyclist from 1989 to 1998.-References:...
, Russian track cyclist - Marat GelmanMarat GelmanMarat Alexandrovich Gelman is an owner and director of Guelman's Contemporary Art Gallery, ex-owner of the Foundation for Effective Politics, and the former assistant director of Channel One .-Early years:...
- Marat IzmailovMarat IzmailovMarat Nailevich Izmailov is a Russian footballer who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal. He is an ethnic Volga Tatar.Mainly a right midfielder, he can also appear as an attacking midfielder, being best known for his one-on-one skills and pace, while also possessing a good long-distance...
, Russian football player - Marat Kogut, NBA Referee
- Marat KsanayevMarat KsanayevMarat Nazhmudinovich Ksanayev is a Russian professional footballer. Currently, he plays for FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk.-External links:*...
- Marat MagkeyevMarat MagkeyevMarat Rostislavovich Magkeyev is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian First Division for FC Dynamo Stavropol.-External links:*...
, football (soccer) player - Marat SafinMarat SafinMarat Mikhailovich Safin is a retired Russian tennis player of Tatar descent. Safin won two grand slams and reached the world number 1 ranking during his career. He was also famous for his emotional outbursts and sometimes fiery temper on court. Safin also holds the record for most broken...
, Russian professional tennis player - Marat ShogenovMarat ShogenovMarat Zalimgeriyevich Shogenov is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Russian First Division for FC Gazovik Orenburg.-Honours:* Russian Second Division, Zone Ural-Povolzhye best player: 2010....
- Marat TazhinMarat TazhinMarat Muhanbetuly Tazhin is a Kazakh politician. He served as the Foreign Minister in the Government of Kazakhstan from 2007 to 2009. He previously served as Secretary of the National Security Committee...
, Kazakh politician - Marat ZakirovMarat ZakirovMarat Sagitovich Zakirov is a Russian water polo player who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- External links :*...
, water polo player - Marat H. V., Mexican Film Maker
Other forms
- Russian: Marat (Марат)
- Ukrainian: Marat (Марат)
- Tatar Cyrillic: Marat (Марат)
- Turkish: Murat - Means wish from God.