Byambyn Rinchen (1905–1977) — Mongolian linguist and historian, also fiction writer and poet
Gombojab Tsybikov (1873–1930) — early photographer of Tibet, ethnographer and historian
Tsyben Zhamtsarano (1881–1942) — ethnographer and historian, Corresponding Member of the Academy of the Soviet Union, also a politician in Russia and Mongolia, pan-mongolist
Writers
Bavasan Abiduev (1909–1940) — poet and one of the founders of Buryat children's literature
Yul Brynner (born Yuliy Borisovich Briner,
Russian: Юлий Борисович Бринер; July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985) — Russian-born film and stage actor of partial Buryat ancestry
Musicians
Namgar Lhasaranova — female singer, leader of traditional / ethno rock group
Namgar
Political figures
For politicians, only highest achieved positions are given in this list.
Byambyn Rinchen (1905–1977) — Mongolian linguist and historian, also fiction writer and poet
Gombojab Tsybikov (1873–1930) — early photographer of Tibet, ethnographer and historian
Tsyben Zhamtsarano (1881–1942) — ethnographer and historian, Corresponding Member of the Academy of the Soviet Union, also a politician in Russia and Mongolia, pan-mongolist
Writers
Bavasan Abiduev (1909–1940) — poet and one of the founders of Buryat children's literature
Yul Brynner (born Yuliy Borisovich Briner,
Russian: Юлий Борисович Бринер; July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985) — Russian-born film and stage actor of partial Buryat ancestry
Musicians
Namgar Lhasaranova — female singer, leader of traditional / ethno rock group
Namgar
Political figures
For politicians, only highest achieved positions are given in this list.