Kovnat (Kownat) Aron Motelevich (b. 17 February 1948, Riga) — obstetrician-gynaecologist.

In 1967, Aron Kovnat graduated from Riga Medical School No. 2 and entered the Riga Medical Institute, completing his studies in 1973. He then worked as a medical intern at the Jelgava Central City Hospital, and from 1974 to 1976 as a doctor at the Preiļi Central District Hospital.

From 1976 to 1978, he completed clinical residency at the Riga Medical Institute, and from September 1978, worked as a gynaecologist at the Daugavpils Central City Hospital.

In 1978, he applied for permission to emigrate to Israel for permanent residence.

He was liable for military service, holding the rank of Senior Lieutenant in the Medical Corps.

Parents:

Father: Motl Davidovich Kovnat (b. 1906, Jēkabpils District) — kiosk operator at the Baltic branch of the publishing house Transport.

Mother: Malka Aronovna Kovnat (née Musina) (b. 1913, Riga) — manicurist at the Laima industrial combine.