Ruslan Savelyevich Karaev (Karayev) (Russian: ?????´? ????´?????? ????´??, romanized: Ruslan Savelyevich Karayev; Ossetian: ??????? ???????? ???? ??????, romanized: Qaraty Savelijy fyrt Ruslan; born May 19, 1983) is a Russian-born kickboxer of Ossetian origin.
He is K-1 World GP 2005 in Las Vegas and K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Taipei tournament champion.
He is currently living in Tokyo, Japan and training at Ihara Dojo Gym.
He joined the Golden Glory's K-1 stable, training under Cor Hemmers.