Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov. Kadyrov and Kadyrovites: why the Kremlin forgives the Chechen leadership everything. Clothing from Medni
Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmatovich- one of the brightest, strongest regional leaders of Russia, the current President of the Chechen Republic, awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation. For more than 10 years he has consistently ruled the republic. But, despite his numerous contributions to its revival after many years of war, the attitude towards him is twofold: some call him a despot, and many call him a benefactor and peacemaker.
Kadyrov's childhood and family
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov was born 10/5/1976. in the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, in the village of Tsentaroe. Ramzan is the youngest son of the chief mufti of the rebel Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. He has two older sisters and an older brother who died in a car accident. The family is quite religious: it belongs to a large clan group - the Benoi teip. From early childhood, children are taught respect and devotion to the family, and honoring traditions.
During his schooling, Ramzan developed a passion for sports, and especially liked boxing. After graduating from school, at the beginning of the Chechen conflict, he joined the army of separatist militants waging a war against the Russian federals for the independence of Chechnya.
Since 1995, my father assumed the position of Mufti of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. Ramzan takes part in discussions of various political conflicts and situations, and acts as his father’s personal bodyguard.
Civil service
After the Khasavyurt truce, tactics changed. Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov began a conflict with supporters of Wahhabism and began to push the topic of preserving Chechnya within the borders of the Russian Federation.
Since that time, Ramzan Kadyrov's political career has been skyrocketing. For two years, as an inspector of a police company, he has been responsible for the safety of Chechen leaders.
At the end of the Second Chechen Campaign, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov headed the SBP (Presidential Security Service) after his father became the First President of the Chechen Republic. His influence is growing rapidly. He persuades the separatists to change their views and go over to the feds. Former members of the Chechen separatists made up the majority of Kadyrov's powerful army. During five years of public service, 5 attempts were made on Ramzan’s life.
After death Akhmat Kadyrov (05/09/2004) his son is appointed deputy prime minister of Chechnya. The death of his father was a blow for Ramzan and his loved ones. He promised to destroy the terrorist Basaeva Shamilya, the initiator of the murder of Akhmat. At that time, Ramzan was 28 years old, and, according to the Chechen Constitution, he could not take the post of president of the Chechen Republic for another 2 years. Then the authorities of Chechnya asked the president to amend the current legislation so that Ramzan Kadyrov could nominate his candidacy. But they received a refusal from Putin.
On November 18, 2005, the future leader of Chechnya became acting. Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic. He is actively involved in the development of construction and the restoration of many architectural objects and buildings. He restored the airport and opened an avenue named after his father, Akhmat Kadyrov. At the same time, he fights drug dealers.
In 2007, a conflict for power broke out between the President of the Chechen Republic Ali Alkhanov and the Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov, their guards exchanged fire, which resulted in a meeting between A. Alkhanov and R. Kadyrov with Putin.
Kadyrov at the head of the republic
Ramzan Kadyrov becomes the acting president of the Chechen Republic after Ali Alkhanov resigned in February 2007.
On April 5, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov assumed the post of President of the Chechen Republic by an almost unanimous decision of the Chechen Parliament.
The intensive restoration of the republic immediately began, its situation improved and stabilized:
1. The number of terrorist attacks decreased by almost 73%, residents were able to feel the long-awaited peace. This data was provided by the Chechen anti-terrorist commission. Thanks to the leader of the Chechen Republic, many former separatists changed their views and went over to the side of the authorities.
2. Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov began large-scale construction across the territory of the republic. Construction is financed from the federal budget. In 2017, 27 billion rubles were allocated from it to finance Chechnya.
3. A public fund named after Hero of Russia Akhmat Kadyrov, who finances many charitable events, large-scale construction projects, and provides support to needy, low-income Chechen families. The fund is replenished with funds from Chechen entrepreneurs, state employees, and civil servants of Chechnya. The fund's leaders are headed by Ramzan's mother, Aimani Nesievna.
4. The head of the Republic of Chechnya is engaged in its Islamization, personally showing his own religiosity. One of the largest and most beautiful mosques, the “Heart of Chechnya,” was built and opened in the center of Grozny. In the capital, the Center for Islamic Medicine for people suffering from psychoneurological diseases began operating, the RIU named after Kunta-Hadji was founded. During his lifetime, Akhmat Kadyrov dreamed of building a capital university; his son made this dream come true. Today, the Olympic Judo Center is being built in the capital of Chechnya named after V.V. Putin.
Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday
5. During the reign of Ramzan Kadyrov, dozens of hospitals equipped with modern medical equipment were opened. Active work is underway to improve the quality of medical services. The head of the Chechen Republic believes that from early childhood a person should be taught a healthy lifestyle and sports. According to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in 2017, Chechnya is the subject of Russia that has the smallest number of diseases in children under 14 years of age.
Recently, hundreds of kindergartens and schools equipped with high-quality material and technical resources have been built on the territory of the republic.
Ramzan Kadyrov was awarded 62 awards and honorary titles, of which 8 awards from the Russian Federation, 3 awards from the Czech Republic, 2 awards - regional, 2 - foreign. His significant awards: Hero of the Russian Federation, Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 4th degree, Order of Fidelity to Duty.
Ramzan Kadyrov: criticism and accusations
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov is accused by many opponents of creating private secret prisons for detaining and torturing hostages, and of involvement in contract killings. The perpetrators of crimes and violations are called “Kadyrovites” - former militants from the current special forces regiment of the internal troops of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Critics report Kadyrov's personal involvement, but he comments on these arguments as unsubstantiated and unfounded.
The head of the Chechen Republic is accused of introducing collective punishment: for the activities of militants, their relatives may be punished, whose houses are subject to burning. According to estimates by human rights activists, dozens of homes of relatives of militants were destroyed.
Now Ramzan Kadyrov practices public apologies to those who spread slander. Deputy of the Krasnoyarsk Territory Konstantin Senchenko presented a public apology to Ramzan for calling Kadyrov “a disgrace to Russia”.
Political opponents tried to prove Ramzan's involvement in brutal contract killings. Umar Israilov, a militant and former security guard of the Head of the Chechen Republic, reported that Ramzan had a whole list of enemies, consisting of 300 people, to be destroyed. The head of Chechnya refuted all these arguments.
Human rights activists and political opponents tried to prove Ramzan Kadyrov’s guilt in the deaths of militants and journalists who compromised the head of the Chechen Republic. Ramzan Kadyrov's guilt has not been proven. Kadyrov was accused of death of Boris Nemtsov, Chairman of the RPR - PARNAS. The chairmen of this party call the Head of the Chechen Republic the creator of a dangerous regime in the Caucasus and demand his resignation from the post of leader of Chechnya.
Hobbies and personal life
Ramzan Kadyrov is satisfied with his personal life. In 1996, he got married, and his chosen one was Aidamirova Medni (09/07/1978), whom he had known since school. The celebration was luxurious. Medni is Ramzan's only wife.
Now Kadyrov’s wife is engaged in clothing design and is the founder of the capital’s fashion house “Firdaws,” which produces not only luxurious dresses, but also casual clothes. “Firdaws” constantly hosts shows of collections of Muslim clothing; they are visited by popular stars and representatives of Russian show business. They admire the beauty, originality and modesty of Chechen outfits. Exclusive models made from expensive fabrics, hand-embroidered with semi-precious stones are expensive. Outfits are available at affordable prices. Many Chechen fashion designers produce clothes under the Firdaws brand.
Now the director of the Firdaws fashion house is the Kadyrovs’ eldest 19-year-old daughter, Aishat. To know the latest fashion trends, Aishat goes to study in France. He also receives higher economic education at the Chechen State University by correspondence.
Ramzan Akhmatovich and Medni Musaevna have ten children: four sons and six daughters. In the Caucasus, large families are not uncommon, and the Kadyrovs are still planning children. They recently adopted two orphan boys. The family has a huge spacious house. The sons are fond of sports and take prizes in various competitions and sporting events. They dream of becoming professional athletes. The Kadyrovs' daughters are religious, well-mannered, modest, and do well at school. Children should not use social networks. Ramzan and Medni teach children to honor the traditions of their people and to be patriotic. Ramzan loves his family and is proud of it.
Medni, Kadyrov’s wife, admits that she will approve of her husband’s desire and decision to marry a second time. According to Muslim laws, with Medni's permission, he can marry 4 times. Ramzan declares that he has not met a woman who surpassed his wife in beauty, and does not plan to marry a second time. He was repeatedly credited with having affairs on the side (for example, with popular TV presenter Tina Kandelaki), but he did not confirm these rumors.
Ramzan Kadyrov is a deeply religious person, he observes and honors many traditions and customs of his native people, and likes to wear national costumes on holidays and celebrations.
Despite his busy schedule, the 41-year-old Head of the Chechen Republic has many gambling hobbies, because his life principle is: “he who is not first is last.” He is interested in racehorses and owns about 50 horses - winners of many prestigious competitions. He loves riding horses and often posts photos of horses on social networks. He is fond of expensive cars, does not have a personal driver, and drives the car himself.
Ramzan Kadyrov loves dog fighting. Preference is given to Caucasian Shepherd dogs. He likes fights where the weight and strength of the dogs vary, and the strong spirit wins.
Friends of the Head of the Chechen Republic know his passion for danger and give him predators: pumas, lions, panthers, leopards, bears.
He loves listening to music and is a fan of the singer Glukoza.
In Tsentaroy, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov opened a cadet institution where children of amnestied militants prepare for army service.
Since childhood, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov has loved boxing. He is a master of sports and is at the head of the Boxing Federation.
The head of the Chechen Republic is constantly demonstrates loyalty to Vladimir Putin. Chechnya has become a champion in compliments to the president: Chechens organize marches of hundreds of thousands to mark the birthday of the Russian President.
Ramzan Kadyrov has accounts on the largest social networks. Ramzan Akhmatovich is a person who attracts attention and is interesting, which is why he has millions of subscribers. He often publishes photo and video materials of sports training, various trips, construction work, moments of his personal life, family holidays, and leaves various comments. He says that he has nothing to hide from the people. This position distinguishes Ramzan from a number of other politicians.
Recently, Ramzan Kadyrov’s Instagram and Facebook accounts have been blocked. The media suggested that the blocking was related to the inclusion of the Head of Chechnya on the sanctions list of the United States of America. The answer was his statement about moving to the Chechen social network Mylistory - an analogue of Instagram.
Ramzan Kadyrov has two higher educations: legal and economic. He is an honorary professor at several prestigious higher educational institutions in Chechnya.
Scandal of Ramzan Kadyrov with Fedor Emelianenko
On October 4, 2016, children’s fights took place in Grozny in accordance with the rules of mixed martial arts (MMA), where three minor sons of Ramzan Kadyrov participated. Fedor Emelianenko was indignant and criticized the organization of these competitions. He stated that the participation of children in fights on an equal basis with adult athletes can negatively affect the health of children and their psyche, especially since the children did not have the necessary equipment. Fedor pointed out violations of the rules by the organizers and the Match TV channel, which broadcast these fights. A scandal began between Kadyrov and Emelianenko.
Many accused the Head of the Chechen Republic of cruelty to his own children. Ramzan responded to Fedor’s claims on social networks that there is nothing illegal in children’s fights, this is patriotic education, he is raising future defenders of the state. The Internet was full of harsh statements addressed to Emelianenko by those close to the Head of the Chechen Republic.
The scandal between Kadyrov and Emelianenko reached Putin. An official inspection found no violations. Most people assume that in resolving this conflict Putin helped, personally standing up for Fedor Emelianenko, as a result of which the tone of the scandal changed, and the President of the Chechen Republic apologized to Fedor.
Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmatovich not only actively participates in conflicts of a political nature. In 2014, he intervened in the huge scandal of rapper Timati (Timur Yunusov) and popular singer Dima Bilan. Timati accused Bilan of being under drugs during his own concerts. Producer Yana Rudkovskaya stood up for Bilan. Ramzan provided Timur with personal support. Kadyrov and Timati are old acquaintances who call each other “brothers.”
Ramzan Akhmatovich emphasized that the rapper is a supporter and promoter of a healthy lifestyle, and he has grounds for such accusations. Moreover, the singer agreed to undergo a drug test. Kadyrov and Timati are friends, and Ramzan provides support and affection to his friends. The head of Chechnya published a photo with the rapper and commented on it with words of respect for the singer. On the Internet you can find many photos of them together. Timati was awarded the title of People's Artist of Chechnya.
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov has a good sense of humor. After the comedian's performance Mikhail Galustyan in KVN with a parody of the Head of the Chechen Republic, many were worried that a big scandal would await Galustyan. But Ramzan Kadyrov reacted to the joke with humor. Mikhail went to his house to rehearse. Kadyrov helped and advised. True, he was not able to attend the game itself. He maintains friendly relations with Mikhail Galustyan.
Ramzan Kadyrov now
Ramzan Kadyrov is a participant in a unique story: an ex-militant becomes a hero of the country he fought against. This man has a controversial biography, but most Russians note his significant contribution to strengthening peace, creating stability and prosperity in Chechnya. Now he is engaged in the development of its infrastructure, restoration and global transformation. Grozny is built up with skyscrapers and new buildings.
Ramzan guarantees stability for the Russian federal center. His main goal of rule remains maintaining peace in the North Caucasus.
Ramzan Kadyrov is a multifaceted personality; he is an outstanding leader in politics and maintains an active life position. Leads a healthy lifestyle: he enjoys many sports, runs, walks, and regularly visits gyms. Acts in patriotic films.
Continues the construction of kindergartens, schools, and medical institutions in Chechnya. Kadyrov has done a lot for his homeland, and much more is in his plans. He has many planned goals for the restoration of the remaining destroyed cities of the republic.
The President of the Chechen Republic often takes part in organizing charitable assistance to children of low-income families and seriously ill children.
He recently proposed creating a system for preventing violence against animals in Russia.
Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmatovich- a modern regional leader who managed to bring Chechnya to the list of one of the most developed regions of the Russian Federation. Thanks to him, traces of the war are gradually being erased, the pace of the republic's revival is increasing, large-scale construction is underway, and many residents of Chechnya have found a calm and peaceful life. The Chechen people honor and thank their ruler.
In 2004 he graduated with honors from the Makhachkala Institute of Business and Law with a degree in Jurisprudence, in 2005 with a degree in Finance and Credit. Candidate of Economic Sciences.
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov was born on October 5, 1976 in the village of Tsentoroy, Gudermes District, Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Russian statesman, President of the Chechen Republic (since 2007), member of the bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. Previously, Ramzan Kadyrov was the Prime Minister of the Government of the Chechen Republic, head of the security service of the first President of the Chechen Republic, Akhmat Kadyrov.
Ramzan Kadyrov - Hero of the Russian Federation (2004).
Family, childhood and youth
Father - Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich (1951-2004), the first president of the Chechen Republic, died during the celebration of Victory Day (May 9, 2004) in the city of Grozny.
Mother - Kadyrova Aimani Nesievna (born 1953). In 2004, after the death of her husband, she was elected president of the regional public fund "Mercy" named after Hero of Russia Akhmat Kadyrov, and is an Honorary Citizen of the Chechen Republic
Sister - Kadyrova Zargan Akhmatovna (born 1971), assistant to the President of the Chechen Republic on issues of preschool education.
Sister - Kadyrova Zulay Akhmatovna (born 1972).
Brother - Kadyrov Zelimkhan Akhmatovich (1974-2004).
Ramzan Kadyrov studied at secondary school No. 1 in the village of Tsentoroy, Gudermes region, which he successfully graduated in 1992. Since 1996, he became an assistant and head of security for his father, the Mufti of the Chechen Republic Akhmat Kadyrov.
He received his higher education in jurisprudence at the Makhachkala Institute of Business and Law (1998-2004).
In government positions
During the first Chechen war, together with his father, he was in the ranks of the Chechen separatists, but in the fall of 1999, the Kadyrovs went over to the side of the Russian federal troops. Akhmat Kadyrov was appointed head of the temporary administration of Chechnya, and his son Ramzan became an inspector of communications and special equipment at the headquarters of a separate police company at the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (2000-2002), then a platoon commander of this company (2002-2004).
After the election of Akhmat Kadyrov as president of the Chechen Republic (2003), Ramzan Kadyrov headed the presidential security service. He conducted a number of successful special operations to eliminate militants, negotiated with field commanders, inviting them to go over to the side of the federal authorities. Ramzan Kadyrov was awarded the Order of Courage for the operation to destroy the detachment of Abu al-Walid (2003), and received the star of the Hero of Russia (2004).
Since 2004, Ramzan Kadyrov has been Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic, member of the State Council from the Gudermes region, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic.
On May 9, 2004, a terrorist attack occurred at the Dynamo stadium in the city of Grozny, as a result of which President Akhmet Kadyrov was killed. On May 10, 2004, 28-year-old Ramzan Kadyrov became the first deputy prime minister of the Chechen Republic (oversaw the security bloc). The State Council and the government of Chechnya appealed to the Russian President with a request to amend the constitution of the republic, which prohibits persons under 30 years of age from running for president. The request was refused, while Kadyrov himself repeatedly stated that he did not want to run for president of Chechnya.
Alkhanov Alu Dadashevich became the President of the Chechen Republic (2004-2007), and Ramzan Kadyrov took the post of adviser to the plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District on issues of interaction with the security forces of the federal district (2004), and was elected head of the Chechen branch of United Russia (2005 ), became the chairman of the government commission to suppress drug trafficking in the Chechen Republic (2006),
On May 4, 2006, the President of Chechnya, Alu Alkhanov, signed a decree appointing Ramzan Kadyrov as Prime Minister of the republic.
Ramzan Kadyrov - President of Chechnya
In February 2007, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Alu Alkhanov was removed from the post of President of the Chechen Republic, and Ramzan Kadyrov was appointed acting President of Chechnya.
On March 2, 2007, at an extraordinary meeting of the republican parliament, Ramzan Kadyrov was almost unanimously approved as president of Chechnya. The inauguration ceremony of Kadyrov as president of the Chechen Republic took place on April 5, 2007 in Gudermes.
Personal life
Ramzan Kadyrov is married. Wife - Kadyrova Medni Musaevna (born 1978), housewife.
The family has nine children: six blood (five daughters and a son) and three adopted (the Daskaev brothers).
Public life
In 2005, the regional public fund "Mercy" named after. Hero of Russia A. Kadyrov. Ramzan Kadyrov became its chairman. The Foundation includes numerous programs of a humanitarian, social, cultural, scientific, economic and political nature. Its priority activities: construction and restoration of social, cultural and residential facilities in the Chechen Republic, providing charitable assistance to low-income families, disabled people, orphans and people in difficult life situations.
Ramzan Kadyrov is the president of the Terek football club (since 2004), president of the Chechen KVN League (since 2004).
Ramzan Kadyrov was awarded the "Order of Courage" and medals "Defender of the Chechen Republic" , “For excellence in the protection of public order”, “For services in conducting the All-Russian Population Census”, “For participation in the counter-terrorist operation on the territory of the Chechen Republic”, “For service in the Caucasus”. Kadyrov was awarded the titles "Honorary Citizen of the Chechen Republic" and "Honored Worker of Physical Culture", and is an honorary member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences.
Ramzan Kadyrov was born on October 5, 1976 in the village of Tsentoroy, Chechen Republic. The boy was the second and youngest son in the family of Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich and Aimani Nesievna. The family also raised an older brother, Zelimkhan, and older sisters, Zargan and Zulay. The Kadyrovs belong to one of the largest Chechen families, the Benoi. In religious terms, they are confessors of the wird of Sheikh Kunta-Haji, who belongs to the Qadiri branch of Sufi Islam, to which all the highest clergy of Chechnya belong.
The future politician’s most important authority during his childhood was his father, Akhmat Kadyrov, whose praise was a great reward for Ramzan. In his youth, Ramzan studied at an ordinary rural school, and at the same time studied the military science of the mountaineers.
During the First Chechen War, together with his father, he was in the ranks of the Chechen separatists and fought against the Russian Armed Forces. Further, since 1996, he worked as an assistant and personal bodyguard of his father, at that time one of the leaders of the separatist and anti-Russian movement in Chechnya, who declared “jihad” on Russia.
In the fall of 1999, Ramzan, together with his father, who opposed the growing influence of Wahhabism, went over to the side of the federal authorities. During this period, the young man entered the Makhachkala Institute of Business and Law, Faculty of Law, from which he successfully graduated. After receiving a law degree, he was enrolled as a student at the Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation.
Further, Ramzan Kadyrov began to actively engage in government activities. In 2000, he became a member of a special company under the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, ensuring the security of buildings of government agencies and senior leadership of the Chechen Republic. In 2002, he was appointed commander of one of the platoons of this special company, then headed the presidential security service.
During this period, Kadyrov's influence on the territory of Chechnya increased significantly, thanks to his active work and successful negotiations with fighters of illegal armed groups in Chechnya, who in most cases renounced their beliefs and joined the security service of the top leadership of the Chechen Republic. Together with his people, he personally fought the remnants of the separatist military formations. During this period, the young politician survived at least five assassination attempts.
In 2004, Kadyrov's father died during a terrorist attack while celebrating Victory Day. After this, the son of the ex-head of Chechnya was appointed to the post of Deputy Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic. According to Russian law, Ramzan Kadyrov, who was 28 years old at that time, could not succeed his father and lead Chechnya, since the candidate for this position must be over thirty years old. In 2005, the young politician took the post of acting chairman of the government of the Chechen Republic.
In 2006, Ramzan Kadyrov’s education and his ability to overcome negative phenomena in Chechnya associated with the actions of illegal military formations allowed the future politician to become an honorary member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. In the same year, Ramzan Akhmatovich defended his dissertation at the Institute of Business and Law in Makhachkala and became a candidate of economic sciences. In addition, Kadyrov received several more honorary titles, became an honorary academician of the Scientific Academy of the Chechen Republic and an honorary professor of the Modern Humanitarian Academy.
On March 1, 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the candidacy of Ramzan Kadyrov for consideration by the Chechen Parliament. The next day, his candidacy was supported by 56 out of 58 deputies of both chambers of the Chechen parliament. On April 5, 2007, in Gudermes, the inauguration ceremony of Ramzan Kadyrov as President of the Chechen Republic took place, where former Chechen Prime Minister Sergei Abramov, heads of several regions of the Southern Federal District, and President of the Republic of Abkhazia Sergei Bagapsh were present.
From the first days, the presidency gave positive results in terms of stabilizing the tense situation in the republic, as a result of which terrorist attacks decreased and residents felt the long-awaited peace. In addition to resolving the military situation, the head of the republic was actively involved in restoring infrastructure and constructing a number of architectural objects. The main source of large-scale construction was subsidies from the Russian budget and resources from the public fund named after Hero of Russia Akhmat Kadyrov.
Also, the first period of Ramzan Akhmatovich’s reign is characterized by the Islamization of the republic. Kadyrov opened the Russian Islamic University and the Heart of Chechnya mosque in Grozny in support of Sufi Islam, which is the traditional religion in the republic.
In 2011, Ramzan Kadyrov was re-elected to the next presidential term in the Chechen parliament and continues to successfully lead the republic. According to Kadyrov himself, a key role in his political career is the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to whom he regularly expresses his personal loyalty.
On December 26, 2015, Ramzan Akhmatovich defended his dissertation at the Dagestan State University for the degree of Doctor of Economic Sciences on the topic “Organization and management of the investment and construction sector and the restoration of the construction industry in a region with a destroyed economy.”
Five years later, on March 25, 2016, due to the expiration of his term of office, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Ramzan Kadyrov as acting head of the Chechen Republic. In the next elections on September 18, 2016, Kadyrov won, according to official data, with 97.56% of the votes with a turnout of 94.8%.
In addition to high achievements in economic sciences, Ramzan Kadyrov is a master of sports in boxing, and also holds the post of head of the Chechen Boxing Federation and heads the Ramzan football club of the same name, whose branches are located in all regions of the republic.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko June 21, 2019 awarded Ramzan Kadyrov the Order of Friendship of Peoples for his significant personal contribution to strengthening friendly relations and comprehensive cooperation with Belarus. Kadyrov arrived in Minsk to participate in the opening ceremony of the II European Sports Games.
Family of Ramzan Kadyrov
Father - Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich, President of the Chechen Republic.
Mother - Ramzana Kadyrova Aimani Nesievna Kadyrova holds the post of head of the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation (Ramzan is one of the co-founders of the foundation), which conducts extensive charitable activities in the republic and at the same time, through companies in which the foundation is a co-founder, controls many large real estate properties in Chechnya.
Ramzan Kadyrov is married to fellow villager Medni Musaevna Aidamirova (born September 7, 1978), whom he met at school. Medni works as a fashion designer and in October 2009 founded the Firdaws fashion house in Grozny, which produces Muslim clothing. They have twelve children: four sons - Akhmat (born November 8, 2005, named after his grandfather), Zelimkhan (born December 14, 2006), Adam (born November 24, 2007) and Abdullah (born October 10, 2016); six daughters - Aishat (born December 31, 1998), Karina (born January 17, 2000), Hedi (born September 21, 2002), Tabarik (born July 13, 2004), Ashura (born December 12, 2012) and Eishat ( born January 13, 2015). Two adopted sons (orphans from an orphanage) were adopted by Kadyrov in 2007.
Awards and titles of Ramzan Kadyrov
Awards of the Russian Federation:
Hero of the Russian Federation (December 29, 2004) - for taking measures to suppress the activities of illegal armed groups from 2000 to 2004.
Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree (August 9, 2006) - for courage, bravery and dedication shown in the performance of official duty. The award was presented by Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Rashid Nurgaliev, who arrived in the Chechen Republic. R. Kadyrov noted that “this is a very high award for me and for our republic.”
Order of Courage (2003).
Order of Honor (March 8, 2015) - for achieved labor successes, active social activities and many years of conscientious work.
twice Medal “For Excellence in the Protection of Public Order” (2002 and 2004).
Medal "For Merit in Conducting the All-Russian Population Census."
Certificate of honor from the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (2009).
Awards of the Chechen Republic:
Order named after Akhmat Kadyrov (June 18, 2005) - for services to the restoration of state power and personal contribution to the defense of the fatherland. A statement from the press service of the President of the Chechen Republic noted that the reason for awarding the order was Kadyrov’s activities in “maintaining law, order and public safety in the Chechen Republic.”
Order "For the development of parliamentarism in the Chechen Republic" (September 2007)
Medal "Defender of the Chechen Republic" (2006) - for services in the formation of the Chechen Republic
Regional awards:
Order “For Fidelity to Duty” (Republic of Crimea, March 13, 2015) - for courage, patriotism, active social and political activity, personal contribution to strengthening the unity, development and prosperity of the Republic of Crimea and in connection with the Day of Reunification of Crimea with Russia
Medal “For the Defense of Crimea” (Republic of Crimea, June 7, 2014) - for offering a helping hand during the difficult spring days for the residents of Crimea in 2014
Foreign awards:
Medal “10 years of Astana” (Kazakhstan, 2008)
Medal “20 years of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, 2011
Order of Friendship of Peoples (Belarus, August 16, 2018)
Public and departmental:
Order of Al-Fakhr, 1st degree (Council of Muftis of Russia, March 18, 2007). In his congratulatory speech, the Chairman of the Council of Muftis of Russia, Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, noted: “You have preserved the integrity of the people and Russia.” In turn, Kadyrov stated that he “will serve honestly and righteously for the benefit of the Chechen people and Russia.”
Medal “For participation in the counter-terrorist operation on the territory of the Chechen Republic” (February 2006)
Medal "For Service in the Caucasus" (February 2006)
Medal "For Merit in Ensuring Law and Order" (2017)
Medal “For Strengthening the Penitentiary System” (2007)
Medal "Valor and Courage" (2015)
Medal “For contribution to the development of the agro-industrial complex” (2011)
Gold Star - “Honor and Dignity” with the title “Honored Defender of Human Rights” (2007)
Diamond Order of the National Fund of the Russian Federation “Public Recognition” (2007)
Honorary Badge "Peace and Creation" (2007)
Honorary Medal “For Merit in the Protection of Children of Russia” No. 001 (September 30, 2014) - for personal contribution to the protection of children
Honorary Badge of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation “For Merit in the Organization of Elections” (2014)
Medal “For the Return of Crimea” (2014)
Medal “For Merit in Ensuring National Security” (Security Council of the Russian Federation, December 25, 2014) - for services in ensuring national security
Memorial sign “For effective and fruitful work in the fight against extremism and terrorism” (2016)
Others:
Memorial sign “For cultural achievements” (September 10, 2007). A memorial sign on behalf of the Minister of Culture of Russia Alexander Sokolov was presented by the head of the Department of Culture and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation Yuri Shubin on the last day of the Tenth Regional Arts Festival “Peace to the Caucasus” in Grozny
Winner of the “Russian of the Year” award in the nomination “In the name of life on earth” for 2007 (February 28, 2008)
Awarded the titles “Honorary Citizen of the Chechen Republic”, “Honored Worker of Physical Culture”, “Person of the Year 2004” in the Chechen Republic, “Honored Builder of the Chechen Republic”, Honorary President of the Afghan Veterans Movement of the Southern Federal District, President of the Chechen League of KVN
Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (2006).
On March 5, 2008, the Chechen branch of the Russian Union of Journalists accepted Kadyrov as a member of the Union, but the next day the Union secretariat canceled this decision as contrary to the charter.
Owner of a maroon beret of special forces units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Honorary leader of the branch of the Night Wolves motorcycle club in the Chechen Republic.
Streets and parks named after Ramzan Kadyrov
Ramzan Kadyrov Street
Gudermes
Tsotsi-yurt
Znamenskoye
Bachi-Yurt
Tsentoroy
New Engenoy
Engel-Yurt
Alleroy
Enikali
Amman (Jordan)
Quarter of Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov
workers' settlement Markova
Other
Ramzan Kadyrov Lane (Znamenskoye)
Square dedicated to the 100 days of Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov's reign as President of the Chechen Republic (Grozny)
This personality is known to everyone in Russia. At the age of 28 he became a Hero of the Russian Federation. The biography of Ramzan Kadyrov is full of heroic pages. However, the people’s attitude towards him is twofold: he is seen as a peacemaker and restorer of what was destroyed, but at the same time, as a dictator. Today he heads a young company that continues the work of his father, Akhmet Kadyrov.
Childhood and youth
Begins on October 5, 1976. He was born in the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, which was part of Soviet Russia. His father was a prominent figure in Chechnya, and his family came from the famous Chechen family Benoy. From childhood he was brought up in the best national traditions. loyalty to family and customs, courage and courage were the main concepts on which his upbringing was based. He was a smart and hardworking child, trying his best to earn the praise of his father, who was his greatest authority. Like all Soviet children, at the age of seven he went to a rural school. However, along with his studies at school, he learned the military science of the highlanders: he learned to ride a horse and wield bladed weapons and firearms. In 1992, he graduated from school, but he did not have time for further study. He and his father, taking up arms, joined the ranks of Chechen militants who opposed the federal troops. From now on, the biography of Ramzan Kadyrov reaches a new level.
Struggle for independence
So, having embarked on the warpath for the independence of Chechnya, Kadyrov Jr., together with his father, fought against the Russian armed forces. Akhmat Kadyrov was one of the leaders of the Chechen military formations, and his son was always next to him and was his faithful assistant and bodyguard. However, since 1999, having made the right conclusions regarding the future fate of their homeland and in order to avoid further bloodshed, father and son Kadyrovs went over to the side of pro-Russian forces. In 2003, when Akhmat Kadyrov became president of the Chechen Republic, his son headed his security service.
Political career
The biography of Ramzan Kadyrov as a political figure dates back to May 10, 2004. A day earlier, on May 9, Kadyrov Sr. was killed as a result of a terrorist attack. Ramzan was immediately appointed deputy prime minister of the republic. He actively participated in negotiations with militants, and was also involved in restoration work in Grozno and other cities and villages. During the same period, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov received the title of Hero of Russia. Since 2006, he began to head the regional branch of the United Russia party. That same year he was appointed prime minister of the Chechen Republic. And in April 2007, 31-year-old Ramzan Kadyrov was elected president. With the coming to power of the young politician, the situation in the republic has noticeably stabilized.
Personal life and family of Ramzan Kadyrov
In 2004, Ramzan married his fellow villager Medni. They had known each other since school. They had six children - five daughters and a son, but Ramzan adopted two more teenagers, and now he has a total of eight children. Medni Kadyrova is a designer of Muslim women's clothing; she enjoys great authority among Eastern women.
The official biography of Ramzan Kadyrov consists of many pages on which the activities of the young politician are described in chronological order, all his merits and awards are listed. Nevertheless, there are rumors among the people about his ruthlessness and dictatorial inclinations. Perhaps in this way he is trying to establish order within his republic.
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov (Chechen Qadar AkhImat-kIant Ramazan); R. October 5, 1976, Tsentora-Yurt (Tsentoroi), Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, RSFSR, USSR) - Russian statesman and political figure, head of the Chechen Republic, member of the bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party, Hero of the Russian Federation (2004). Son of the first president of the Chechen Republic within the Russian Federation.
Since the second half of October 2004, he has been an adviser to the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District, Dmitry Kozak, on issues of interaction with the security forces of the federal district.
Since November 2004 - head of the compensation committee.
Since January 2006 - Chairman of the government commission for the suppression of drug trafficking in the Chechen Republic.
In November 2005, after Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic Sergei Abramov was in a car accident, Ramzan Kadyrov became acting. O. Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic.
On March 4, 2006, President of Chechnya Alu Alkhanov signed a decree appointing Ramzan Kadyrov as chairman of the government of the republic. Previously, Kadyrov's candidacy was unanimously approved by the People's Assembly of Chechnya.
On February 15, 2007, after Alu Alkhanov was removed from office, he was appointed by decree of the President of the Russian Federation as acting president of Chechnya.
On March 1, 2007, the President of Russia proposed Kadyrov’s candidacy for consideration by the Chechen parliament, informing Kadyrov about this at a meeting in Novo-Ogaryovo. On March 2, 2007, the parliament of the Chechen Republic expressed approval for Kadyrov to occupy the post of president (his candidacy was supported by 56 out of 58 deputies of both chambers of the Chechen parliament).
On April 5, 2007, the inauguration ceremony of Ramzan Kadyrov as President of the Chechen Republic took place in Gudermes, where former Chechen Prime Minister Sergei Abramov, the heads of several regions of the Southern Federal District, and the head of the Republic of Abkhazia Sergei Bagapsh were present.
After R. A. Kadyrov assumed the presidency, the situation in Chechnya stabilized.
In October 2007, Kadyrov headed the regional list of United Russia in the Chechen Republic in the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the fifth convocation. Subsequently, he refused his deputy mandate.
On November 10, 2009, the President of the Russian Federation D. A. Medvedev, by Decree No. 1259, awarded R. A. Kadyrov the rank of major general of police. This is what the press service of the President and Government of the Chechen Republic and the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Chechen Republic reported.
Kadyrov highly appreciates Putin’s merits in establishing a peaceful life in the Republic: “He thinks about Chechnya more than about any other republic. When my father was killed, he personally came and went to the cemetery. Putin stopped the war. What was it like before him? To resolve issues, you had to have at least 500 armed people, a long beard and a green bandage.”
On August 12, 2010, Ramzan Kadyrov sent an official letter to the Parliament of the Chechen Republic requesting a change in the name of the highest official of the Chechen Republic. Kadyrov explained his position by saying that “in a single state there should be only one president, and in the constituent entities the first persons can be called heads of republics, heads of administrations, governors, and so on.”
Assassination attempts on Ramzan Kadyrov
On May 12, 2000, a bomb went off next to Ramzan Kadyrov’s car. Kadyrov received a concussion. Chechen President Akhmat Kadyrov was accused of organizing this assassination attempt.
On January 16, 2001, an explosive device went off along Ramzan Kadyrov’s route. Kadyrov received bruises.
On September 30, 2002, in the Gudermes region of Chechnya, unknown persons fired at Ramzan Kadyrov’s car. Kadyrov's subordinate was wounded.
On July 27, 2003, in the Kurchaloevsky district, a suicide bomber attempted to blow up Ramzan Kadyrov, but was prevented by Kadyrov’s security. The suicide bomber and one of the local residents died.
On the night of May 1, 2004, a detachment of militants attacked the village of Tsentoroi. According to Ramzan Kadyrov’s subordinates, the goal of the attacking militants was to kidnap or kill Kadyrov.
On October 23, 2009, an assassination attempt involving a suicide bomber was foiled. The militant was killed while trying to approach the venue for the opening of the memorial complex, where President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov and Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Adam Delimkhanov were present. The identity of the militant was established; he turned out to be the emir of the city of Urus-Martan, Beslan Bashtaev.
Activity
Socio-economic policy
On March 4, 2006, the chairman of the People's Assembly, Dukvakha Abdurakhmanov, said that Kadyrov “proved his ability to manage the economy, and not just the security forces.” As Abdurakhmanov noted, “in just a few months, as many facilities have been commissioned in the republic as the federal enterprise “Directorate”, which was engaged in construction and restoration work in Chechnya, had not commissioned in five years. Abdurakhmanov stated that “two major avenues have been reconstructed - Pobeda and Tukhachevsky in Grozny, roads have been repaired, intensive construction work is underway on two streets - Staropromyslovskoe Highway and Zhukovsky, mosques, sports complexes, and hospitals are being built.”
In 2006, the growth of the gross regional product in the Chechen Republic amounted to 11.9%, in 2007 - 26.4%. The unemployment rate in Chechnya decreased from 66.9% in 2006 to 35.5% in 2008.
In June 2008, the head of the Russian Presidential Administration, Sergei Naryshkin, and his first deputy, Vladislav Surkov, inspected the progress of the reconstruction of Chechnya. Naryshkin said that he was impressed by the pace of restoration of Chechnya.
The fight against terrorism and separatism
Speaking on March 4, 2006, the Chairman of the People's Assembly, Dukvakha Abdurakhmanov, said that thanks to the skillful leadership of Ramzan Kadyrov by law enforcement agencies, the situation in the fight against illegal armed groups has practically been turned around.
In May 2007, Ramzan Kadyrov headed the anti-terrorism commission of the republic. He signed a decree on measures to counter terrorism on the territory of the Chechen Republic.
Kadyrov has a negative attitude towards the actions of the separatists: “They are not people, these militants who kill old people and smash the heads of babies against walls. They think they will go to heaven, but Allah is not with them. Allah is with us. And we will win."
In July 2006, Radio Liberty journalist Andrei Babitsky said: “Every year it becomes more and more difficult for the Chechens to fight. The social base of those hiding in the mountains and forests is getting worse, and the Russian special services are becoming more and more effective. The security forces of Chechen Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov are also working quite successfully. Even acquiring weapons and food becomes an extremely difficult task for militants.”
According to the Anti-Terrorist Commission of the Chechen Republic, headed by Ramzan Kadyrov, as a result of the actions of the security and government structures of the federal center and the Chechen Republic in 2007, the number of terrorist attacks on the territory of Chechnya decreased by more than 3 times. If in 2005 there were 111 terrorist attacks, then in 2006 - 74. According to the commission, since its formation (April 2007), the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Chechnya and the FSB in Chechnya have neutralized 12 field commanders and 60 militants, detained 444 members of illegal armed forces formations and their accomplices, 283 bases and 452 caches with weapons and ammunition were liquidated.
Special operations against militants
Ramzan Kadyrov and his security service, mostly made up of former militants, are actively fighting separatist groups.
In August 2003, for leading the operation to destroy the detachment of the famous Arab mercenary Abu al-Walid, Ramzan Kadyrov was nominated for the Order of Courage, although he himself then managed to escape from encirclement.
In September 2004, Kadyrov, with members of his security service and police officers of the Chechen regiment of the PPS, surrounded a large (estimated at about 100 people) detachment of the so-called. “guardsmen” of Aslan Maskhadov, led by the head of his personal security, Akhmed Avdorkhanov, between the villages of Alleroy, Kurchaloevsky district, and Meskhety, Nozhai-Yurtovsky (before that, Avdorkhanov entered Alleroy and killed several residents there who collaborated with the federal authorities). During the battle that lasted several days, according to Kadyrov, 23 militants were killed, while Kadyrov had 2 policemen killed and 18 wounded. Avdorkhanov left, Kadyrov claimed that he was seriously wounded.
Negotiations with militants about their surrender
Ramzan Kadyrov is also negotiating with the militants, inviting them to go over to the side of the Russian authorities.
In March 2003, Ramzan Kadyrov announced that he had managed to negotiate the voluntary surrender of 46 militants who had laid down their arms under his father’s guarantees. In July 2003, Ramzan Kadyrov stated that he managed to convince 40 militants guarding Aslan Maskhadov to voluntarily lay down their arms. Most of the militants who surrendered were enlisted in the security service of the President of the Chechen Republic; as a result, by the end of 2003, former militants made up the overwhelming majority of Kadyrov’s men.
Sports career
Until 2000, Ramzan Kadyrov was known mainly for his career in sports: he participated in boxing competitions and is a master of sports.
Heads the Chechen Boxing Federation. He is the president of the Terek football club. He heads the Ramzan sports club, which has branches in all regions of the Chechen Republic.
Accusations of involvement in murders
On April 27, 2010, the Austrian prosecutor's office stated that Kadyrov “gave the order in 2009 to kidnap a Chechen in Vienna who made revealing statements; during the abduction, this person was mortally wounded"; the next day, the press secretary of the President of Chechnya, Alvi Karimov, stated that Ramzan Kadyrov was not involved in the kidnapping and murder of Umar Israilov. Also, in April of the same year, the Russian media published testimony to the investigation by Isa Yamadayev, in which he accused Ramzan Kadyrov of organizing an attempt on his life (July 29, 2009), as well as the murder of his brothers. Both cases, according to some observers, could "indicate that the Kremlin is urging Chechnya's leader to rein in his security forces and pay more attention to human rights."
On November 15, 2006, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Chechnya put FSB Lieutenant Colonel Movladi Baysarov on the federal wanted list as a suspect in the kidnapping of the Chechen Musaev family from the Staropromyslovsky district of Grozny. Movladi Baysarov was the former commander of the Highlander detachment. On November 18, 2006, in Moscow, on Leninsky Prospekt, he was shot by a special group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic, according to the official version, while resisting arrest, carried out jointly with Moscow police officers. Baysarov came into conflict with Kadyrov in May of the same year, when fighters from his detachment detained a relative of Kadyrov who was trying to smuggle stolen pipes for an oil pipeline to Ingushetia and sell them. In an interview with the Vremya Novostei newspaper on November 14, 2006, Baysarov stated that if the federal prosecutor’s office is interested in him in connection with the death of Anna Politkovskaya, then he is ready to answer all questions.
Membership in the Union of Journalists of Russia
On March 5, 2008, I received a certificate of membership of the Union of Journalists of Russia from the hands of the Minister for External Relations, National Press Relations and Information of the Chechen Republic Shamsail Saraliev, but the next day the secretariat of the Union canceled this decision as contrary to the charter.
Family
He is married to fellow villager Medni (b. 1980), whom he met at school. Has seven children.
Awards
Awards of the Russian Federation:
Hero of the Russian Federation (December 29, 2004) - for courage and heroism shown in the line of duty.
Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree (August 9, 2006) - for courage, bravery and dedication shown in the performance of official duty. The award was presented by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Russia, Rashid Nurgaliev, who arrived in the Chechen Republic. R. Kadyrov noted that “this is a very high award for me and for our republic.”
Order of Courage (2003)
twice Medal “For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order” (2002 and 2004)
Medal "For Merit in Conducting the All-Russian Population Census"
Certificate of honor from the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (2009).
Awards of the Chechen Republic:
“Koman Turpal” (“Hero of the Nation”) - “For the courage and heroism shown in the fight against Russian troops”,
awarded by decree of President Aslan Maskhadov in 1997,
Order named after Akhmat Kadyrov (June 18, 2005) - for services to the restoration of state power and personal contribution to the defense of the fatherland. A statement from the press service of the President of the Chechen Republic noted that the reason for awarding the order was Kadyrov’s activities in “maintaining law, order and public safety in the Chechen Republic.”
Order "For the development of parliamentarism in the Chechen Republic" (September 2007)
Medal "Defender of the Chechen Republic" (2006) - for services in the formation of the Chechen Republic
Foreign awards:
Medal “10 years of Astana” (Kazakhstan, 2008)
Public and departmental:
Order of Al-Fakhr, 1st degree (Council of Muftis of Russia, March 18, 2007). In his congratulatory speech, the Chairman of the Council of Muftis of Russia, Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, noted: “You have preserved the integrity of the people and Russia.” In turn, Kadyrov stated that he “will serve honestly and righteously for the benefit of the Chechen people and Russia.”
Medal “For participation in the counter-terrorist operation on the territory of the Chechen Republic” (February 2006)
Medal "For Service in the Caucasus" (February 2006)
Medal "For strengthening the penal system of the Russian Federation" (2007)
Medal “For contribution to the development of the agro-industrial complex” (2011)
Gold Star - “Honor and Dignity” with the title “Honored Defender of Human Rights” (2007)
Diamond Order of the National Fund of the Russian Federation “Public Recognition” (2007)
Honorary badge “Peace and Creation” (2007).
Others:
Memorial sign “For cultural achievements” (September 10, 2007). A memorial sign on behalf of the Minister of Culture of Russia Alexander Sokolov was presented by the head of the Department of Culture and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation Yuri Shubin on the last day of the Tenth Regional Arts Festival “Peace to the Caucasus” in Grozny
Winner of the “Russian of the Year” award in the nomination “In the name of life on earth” for 2007 (February 28, 2008)
Awarded the titles “Honorary Citizen of the Chechen Republic”, “Honored Worker of Physical Culture”, “Person of the Year 2004” in the Chechen Republic, “Honored Builder of the Chechen Republic”, Honorary President of the Afghan Veterans Movement of the Southern Federal District, President of the Chechen League of KVN,
"Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences" (2006).
Winner of the "Aksakal" award in the category "Caucasian politician 2008"
Special rank
Major General of Police (assigned by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of November 10, 2009 No. 1259 “On assigning a special rank to R. A. Kadyrov”).
Information about the conferment of the title was reported by the press service of the President of Chechnya, but a similar decree under the same number was not published on the website of the Russian President, which may indicate the secrecy of the decree. Previously, Ramzan Kadyrov had the rank of senior lieutenant, and the assignment of an extraordinary rank through four levels to a reserve officer was assessed by a number of media outlets as violating the law.
Streets and parks named after Ramzan Kadyrov
Ramzan Kadyrov Street
Gudermes
Tsotsi-yurt
Znamenskoye
Bachi-Yurt
Tsentoroy
New Engenoy
Engel-Yurt
Alleroy
Enikali
Amman (Jordan)
Ramzan Kadyrov Lane
Znamenskoye
A square dedicated to the 100 days of Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov's reign as President of the Chechen Republic
Performance evaluations
Assessments of activities in the fight against Chechen separatists
On November 9, 2006, a group of militants from the gang of Suleiman Imurzaev (Emir Khairulla) was destroyed. Kadyrov presented the corpses of four militants, saying that the rest were under the rubble of a blown up house. Khairulla, whose body Kadyrov announced the identification of, soon resumed attacks and was actually killed only in April 2007.
According to Anna Politkovskaya’s statement, made shortly before her death, Kadyrov uses kidnappings of innocent people to organize PR, including in the mentioned “battle with Avdorkhanov in Alleroi”: “Now there are two photographs on my desktop. I'm conducting an investigation. (…) These are people who were kidnapped by Kadyrov’s men for a completely incomprehensible reason. They were gone just to organize PR<…>.I want to say that these abducted people, whose photographs are on my desktop (...) (one of them is Russian, the other is Chechen) were presented as if they were militants with whom Kadyrov’s men were fighting near the village of Aleroy. This is a well-known story that has circulated on our television screens, radio and newspaper pages. When Kadyrov, against the backdrop of defeated militants, gave interviews in front of television cameras of state and other channels, but in reality all these people were rounded up, kidnapped and killed.”
Popularity ratings and cult of personality statements
According to Russian political scientist Sergei Markov, Ramzan Kadyrov enjoys unquestioned authority among the population of Chechnya.
According to Russian orientalist Alexei Malashenko, Ramzan Kadyrov does not enjoy even the same degree of popularity in Chechnya that his father had:
Parts of society did not like Akhmad Kadyrov, but he began to gain popularity. Ramzan was and is still hated by many Chechens. They think he's a gangster.
According to Radio Liberty journalist Andrei Babitsky, who has visited Chechnya several times:
Kadyrov really enjoys the sympathy of a certain part of the citizens of Chechnya. True, it is difficult to understand what basis this popularity has. Firstly, they are mortally afraid of Kadyrov. They fear him as a man who was not stopped by the death of many people, including during the first Chechen war on the side of the rebels. Kadyrov really showed that he is a talented dictator, a man who, through mental and physical pressure on the population, manages to restore the republic in a fantastic time frame, and very successfully. But, in addition to sincere admiration for Kadyrov, especially among young people, where he has been in great fashion lately, a situation has also arisen where people are simply afraid to say that they do not agree with his methods.
According to Babitsky, this situation is explained by the fact that:
The population no longer has the strength. But it is also true that today Kadyrov is extremely popular. He manages to do something that no one, Russian or Chechen, has managed before. Reconstruction is moving forward at an accelerated pace, and the people do not think about the methods by which they act, steal or take bribes. (...) Everyone understands that it is useless to denounce these actions. The only way out is not to quarrel with Kadyrov's people.
Kadyrov is accused of planting his own personality cult in Chechnya. Thus, political scientist Sergei Markedonov notes that students of the Grozny Lyceum proposed to rename the alley into Ramzan Kadyrov Alley. In 2006, a competition of creative works dedicated to Kadyrov was held in Chechnya; poet-humorist Igor Irtenev composed poems in honor of the competition.
In the field of human and civil rights
In 2007, Kadyrov was awarded the Order of “Golden Star - Honor and Dignity” and the title “Honored Defender of Human Rights” by the International Committee for the Defense of Human Rights. According to the assistant to the chairman of the International Committee for the Defense of Human Rights, Alexander Sapronov, Kadyrov was awarded for “personal contribution to the protection of human rights.”
In April 2008, at a meeting with Ramzan Kadyrov, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg noted that in Chechnya “much has changed in a positive direction in the field of human rights.” He stated that, in general, the restoration of Chechnya “is real, not declarative.” Hammarberg visited the Grozny pre-trial detention center, assessing the situation in this institution as favorable. “Today, such a problem as extracting confessions from prisoners does not exist in the republic, and this is good,” Hammarberg noted. Hammarberg also met with the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Chechnya, Ziyavdi Zaurbekov, and expressed the opinion that the judicial system of Chechnya is functioning fully. “The judicial system of the Chechen Republic copes successfully with its task - protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens,” he said.
A number of international and Russian human rights organizations hold him responsible for abductions, torture and extrajudicial killings. These accusations are not supported by court decisions (of Russian courts).
Ramzan Kadyrov was repeatedly accused of involvement in the kidnapping of civilians, for which he promised to sue, for example, journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who accused him of rape and kidnapping, which, however, was not done. In particular, according to a number of sources, immediately after the murder of his father, Kadyrov kidnapped and imprisoned in his personal prison in the village of Khosi-Yurt (Tsentoroy) relatives of the Chechen terrorist: a 70-year-old father, wife, 6-month-old son and sister. In January 2004 The British newspaper The Guardian claimed that R. Kadyrov personally tortures and beats prisoners. According to the newspaper, a gas station worker named Arby was beaten. The press secretary of the Kadyrov administration, Abdulbek Vakhaev, said then that Ramzan never participates in beatings and torture.
As Lev Ponomarev stated on behalf of some Russian human rights activists in February 2007, it is Kadyrov’s special forces that are now the main culprit in the deaths of civilians and abductions in Chechnya (the militants, in his opinion, are less active). The head of the Moscow Helsinki Group, Lyudmila Alekseeva, stated:
I know that Kadyrov not only pursues a policy of kidnapping people who disappear without a trace, or who are then found dead with signs of torture, or are imprisoned on trumped-up charges, I know that he himself took part in torture and murder.
In a joint statement by Russian human rights activists, Kadyrov is accused, in addition to human rights violations, of creating a totalitarian regime.
Some human rights activists argued that the operations carried out by armed forces subordinate to Kadyrov were accompanied by serious violations of human rights. According to the same data, “the civilian population of Chechnya fears this group (Kadyrov’s men) most of all - even more than federal employees”; The Kadyrovtsy formations themselves consist largely of individuals who committed criminal and economic crimes in Chechnya during the interwar period.....
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