Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) - Graduated in 1891, known for his role in the Russian Revolution and as the leader of the Soviet Union.
Alexander Matrosov - Graduated in 1941, a Soviet war hero known for his bravery during World War II.
Sergey Morozov - Graduated in 1984, Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast since 2004.
Natalia Solzhenitsyna - Graduated in 1964, writer and widow of Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn, known for her contributions to literature and human rights.