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Ramzan Kadyrov
Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov is a Russian politician who is currently serving as the head of the Chechen Republic. He was formerly affiliated with the Chechen independence movement through his father, who was the separatist-appointed mufti of Chechnya. He is a colonel general in the Russian military.
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politics · Head of Chechen Republic since 2007 · politician · military personnel · also Ramzan Kadyrov, Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, Q̇adar Aẋmat-khant Ramzan, Qadar Axmat-khant Ramzan, Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov, Ramazan Kadyrov
Born 5 October 1976 · Q217115
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2026· 8 entries
“They made it up. They are devils. They are for sale. They are subhuman. God damn them for slandering us.”
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“s family members would either be in prison or underground and asked the Supreme Court of Russia to”
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“s comments may have represented his government”
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OC Media: Chechen woman appeals to Kadyrov’s daughter for help in custody battle
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Meduza: The Economist: Ramzan Kadyrov says his republic has sent 70,000 men to fight in Ukraine, but Chechens make up just 0.2% of Russia’s confirmed war dead
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The New Voice of Ukraine: Kadyrov avoids mass Chechen deployment despite pledging loyalty to Putin
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Informat.ro: El líder checheno Ramzan Kadyrov habría intentado limitar el número de chechenos enviados a luchar en Ucrania, aunque sostiene Rusia.
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2024· 4 entries
Benzinga.com: Russian President's Ally Ramzan Kadyrov Says Elon Musk Remotely Turned Off His Cybertruck In Russia
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Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class (2024).
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New York Post: Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov says if suspected criminals can’t be found, their family will be killed instead
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As of May 2024, six out of 23 top positions in the Chechen government were held by Kadyrov's children or their spouses, while five positions were held by distant relatives or those from his birthplace of Akhmat-Yurt.
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2023· 3 entries
Newsweek: Key Putin Ally Ramzan Kadyrov Is Critically Ill: Ukrainian Report
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Claimed: “"The Abrams? Heh! A children's pedal car, your Abrams. Here’s the real power! An upgraded T-72! ... Surpasses foreign equipment in combat power, control, protection and ease of operation."” — rated False by VOA.
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And was awarded the "Hero of the Chechen Republic" medal after a video emerged of him beating up a prisoner, which was praised by Ramzan himself, in addition to awards from other republics of the North Caucasus
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2022· 5 entries
Yahoo: Islam Makhachev showed his UFC championship belt to brutal Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov
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Awarded Order of Alexander Nevsky (2022).
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Awarded Hero of the Chechen Republic (2022).
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Claimed: ““Our people were used by the West in their attempt to break up Russia.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Was pictured in military garb and $1,580 Prada Monolith boots
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2020· 2 entries
Claimed: ““This is not the first time when France attempts to blame all its problems on the Chechens. I assure you all, Chechens have nothing to do with it.”” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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VOA rated the claim ““Is it true that I ..? Don’t hold your breath!” – Writing on a sign in photo of Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic” Misleading.
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2019· 2 entries
Claimed: ““I am on every existing sanctions list in the world, and I cannot travel anywhere. Why? Only because I am defending the rights of Muslims. Their morals, customs, traditions – that is the only reason I am on these lists, nothing else.”” — rated False by VOA.
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And his condition had recently started worsening, causing the federal government to search for a potential successor
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2018· 3 entries
Awarded Order of the Friendship of Peoples (2018).
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Claimed: ““The Kadyrov Foundation is the only international charity organization working on the front line together with the Russian troops. Other international organizations are now forced to use its services to deliver aid to refugees.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““There is not even a grain of truth in it. Attempts were made by certain forces, through bribery, promises of visas and residence permits in Europe, to persuade young people to make statements about being affiliated with gays and being persecuted for that. The topic of gays is only part of a larg…” — rated False by VOA.
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2017· 2 entries
Claimed: ““America is carrying out policies against Russia, against the nation’s leadership. They know I am one of those ready to give my life for Russia, and that I have a good army capable of attacking and defending. We will see who comes out on top.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: ““The problem with terrorism had been resolved.”” — rated False by VOA.
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2016· 5 entries
Claimed: “"The domestic media are disseminating reports about the 'sending' to Syria of 'servicemen' from the Vostok and Zapad Battalions. I can say with confidence that there are no Vostok or Zapad battalions in the Chechen Republic."” — rated Partially True by VOA.
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Claimed: “There are (Chechens fighting for the Islamic State), but they are a small drop in the sea compared to hundreds of thousands of terrorists who came from America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia.”” — rated False by VOA.
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Claimed: “"We are not poor."” — rated Misleading by VOA.
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Was more than three million people, including three million followers of his Instagram account, according to the Chechen leader's press service
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And qualified for participation in the pan-Russian contest "Student of the Year 2016" on 20 February 2016
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2015· 6 entries
Awarded Order of Honour (2015).
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Awarded Order “For fidelity to duty” (2015).
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“we will not allow anyone to insult the Prophet [Muhammad], even if it will cost us our lives.”
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Chechnya received around 57 billion roubles a year from Moscow (about £550m)
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Defended his thesis at Dagestan State University to obtain a Doctor of Sciences degree in economics
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Kadyrov ordered Chechen security forces to "shoot to kill" if they encountered police officers from other parts of Russia on the territory of the Chechen Republic
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2014· 3 entries
Won Crimea defense medal (2014).
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Won Medal "For the Return of Crimea" (2014).
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Awarded Professor presented by Russian islamic university Grozny (2014).
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2011· 2 entries
Won medal "for 20 years of Kazakhstan's independence" (2011).
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The foundation funded Kadyrov's lavish 35-year birthday party, which featured celebrities such as Seal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vanessa-Mae and Hilary Swank
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2010· 2 entries
Dmitry Medvedev noted that "federal funds often do not reach people; we know where they disappear; it is obvious-they are being stolen"
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Two large scale attacks were carried out by Chechen insurgents, one in Kadyrov's home-village Tsentoroy and the other on Chechen Parliament in Grozny
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2009· 1 entry
Kadyrov stated his approval of honor killings of seven women, based on the belief that they were engaging in adultery
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2008· 2 entries
Won Medal "10 years of Astana" (2008).
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That he had been threatened by an agent sent by Kadyrov to drop his lawsuit against the Chechen leader at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France
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2007· 4 entries
Awarded Order of Al-Fakhr (2007).
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Awarded Professor presented by Kadyrov Chechen State University (2007).
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Won Medal for Strengthening the Penal Enforcement System (2007).
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Career landmark: Head of the Chechen Republic (2007).
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2006· 5 entries
Awarded Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class (2006).
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The production of Chechnya's industry increased by 11
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Leaked cables from an American diplomat recounted a lavish wedding attended by Kadyrov in Russia's Caucasus region in which guests threw $100 bills at child dancers, and which had nighttime "water-scooter jaunts on the C
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Defended his thesis at Dagestan State Technical University to obtain a Candidate of Sciences degree in economics
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Kadyrov reportedly met Khazuyeva when she was fourteen years old at a 2006 beauty pageant.
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Akhmad Kadyrov (2005).
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That forced disappearances in Chechnya are so widespread and systematic that they constitute crimes against humanity
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2004· 3 entries
Awarded Hero of the Russian Federation (2004).
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Studied at Russian Academy of State Service (2004).
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Kadyrov had a conversation with the Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya
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2003· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Courage (2003).
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Won Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg" (2003).
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2002· 3 entries
Won Medal for services in conducting the population census (2002).
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Won Medal "200 Years of the MIA of Russia" (2002).
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Won Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order" (2002).
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2000· 1 entry
Were "so overwhelming that sometimes you forget about what happened here until quite recently"
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1997· 1 entry
Won Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" (1997).
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1996· 1 entry
Kadyrov married Medni Kadyrova
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1995· 1 entry
Won Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (1995).
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1976· 3 entries
Born 1976-10-05.
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“in Meduza (8 November 2019) “I always believed that the main goal of any father is to instill piety in his sons and teach them to protect the family, the people, the Fatherland. If you want peace, prepare for war! Akhmat, Eli and Adam are ready to use their skills… And I”
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“in The Independent (19 July 2017) Even if I fell sick, in the world millions of people are infected with coronavirus, tens of thousands have died, and am I not human?”
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