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Adam Kadyrov

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Adam Kadyrov
Адам Кадыров
Kadyrov in 2024
Secretary of the Security Council of Chechnya
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 21, 2025
PresidentRamzan Kadyrov
Personal details
Born (2007-11-24) 24 November 2007 (age 18)
Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russian Federation
SpouseMedni (since 2025)
RelationsKadyrov family
Parent(s)Ramzan Kadyrov (father)
Medni Kadyrova (mother)
OccupationHafiz, mixed martial arts fighter, boxer, politician
Awards

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Military service
Allegiance Russia
Branch/serviceMinistry of Internal Affairs[2][3]
Rank Junior Lieutenant
Battles/warsRusso-Ukrainian war (alleged)[4]

Adam Ramzanovich Kadyrov (Russian: Адам Рамзанович Кадыров; born 24 November 2007) is a Russian official and son of Ramzan Kadyrov who has served as the head of the Security Service of the President of the Chechen Republic since 5 November 2023.[5][6]

Kadyrov became notable following a video published in November 2023 depicting him assaulting a prisoner accused of burning the Quran.[5] The video sparked widespread condemnation, even from some pro-Kremlin hardliners. Nevertheless, his father publicly expressed pride in his son, praising Adam for embracing what he called "adult ideals of honour, dignity, and the defence of his religion".[7] Following the beating, Kadyrov was given six medals by the Chechen government[8] and promoted alongside several of his siblings by his father amid rumours of the elder Kadyrov's ill health, and that he was preparing a dynasty to succeed him.[9]

In April 2025, it was reported that Kadyrov was appointed secretary of the Chechnya's security council. At the time, he also served as his father's chief bodyguard, a trustee of Chechnya's Special Forces University,[10] and an observer in a newly formed rifle battalion, a role he was appointed in November 2023.[7] Alongside his other positions, Kadyrov also oversees Chechnya’s police.[11][12][13]

On 17 January 2026, Adam Kadyrov was, according to an opposition Telegram channel, involved in a traffic crash in Grozny.[14][15] Kadyrov was "in critical condition and is being prepared for transport to Moscow for medical treatment, according to the opposition Chechen channel Niyso on Telegram".[16] Subsequently an An-148-100-EM flying hospital, from Ministry of Emergency Situations, landed in Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport believed to be carrying Adam Kadyrov, his father is presumed to have landed shortly after in his own plane.[17]

Personal life

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In June 2025, Kadyrov got married. The identity of the bride is not known, with conflicting reports indicating it might be the daughter of Chechen senator Suleiman Geremeyev or the granddaughter of State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov.[8] If it is Delimkhanov's granddaughter, she would have only been 14 years old at the time of the wedding.[8] The celebrations, held in Akhmat-Yurt, were attended by high-ranking officials and included a message of congratulations from President Vladimir Putin.[18] Images from the wedding show Kadyrov arriving in a new limited-edition Mercedes (a car illegal to export to Russia) while wearing a wristwatch valued at at least $2 million and firing an automatic handgun into the air.[8]

Awards

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The Chechen government gave Kadyrov, a teenager, 16 awards and decorations over the period February 2022 to August 2025.[19] Kadyrov has been awarded the Hero of the Chechen Republic twice, first in 2023 at the age of 15 and again in 2026 at the age of 18.[20]

Among Kadyrov's various awards are:[20][21][22][23]

References

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  1. ↑ Kommersant
  2. ↑ Strelnikov, Alexey. "Will Ramzan Kadyrov's teenage son follow in his footsteps?". DW. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son to Supervise Chechnya's Interior Ministry". The Moscow Times. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Chukharova, Elizaveta. "Adam Kadyrov receives Hero of Chechnya title". oc-media. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 Kelly, Lidia; Faulconbridge, Guy. "Chechen leader's son, who beat a prisoner, made top bodyguard". Reuters. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Chechnya leader's son, 17, becomes head of Chechen security council". reuters.com. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion". Reuters. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "The Kadyrov succession plan A 17-year-old son's lavish wedding and rapid promotions signal an heir apparent for Chechnya's ailing strongman". Meduza. 2025.
  9. ↑ Roth, Andrew (31 December 2023). "Chechen warlord applauds teenage son's violence as he grooms dynasty for power". The Observer. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Chechnya leader's son, 17, becomes head of Chechen security council". Reuters. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son to Supervise Chechnya's Interior Ministry". The Moscow Times. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ramzan Kadyrov's teenage son (who beat a prisoner on camera) is appointed to oversee Chechnya's police". Meduza. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  13. ↑ Ginot, Ernest (3 April 2025). "Le dirigeant tchétchène Ramzan Kadyrov nomme son fils de 17 ans à la tête du ministère de l'Intérieur" [Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov appoints his 17-year-old son at the head of interior ministry]. Slate (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "The video of Adam Kadyrov violating traffic rules is sufficient for holding him accountable". eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ↑ Chukharova, Elizaveta (30 June 2026). "Adam Kadyrov speeds in new video months after reportedly causing fatal accident". oc-media.org. Retrieved 2 July 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ KATERYNA SHKARLAT (17 January 2026). "Kadyrov's son ends up in intensive care after car crash in Grozny – Media". newsukraine.rbc.ua.
  17. ↑ KATERYNA SHKARLAT (17 January 2026). "Medical jet carrying Kadyrov's son lands in Moscow, followed by Chechen leader's plane". newsukraine.rbc.ua.
  18. ↑ "Gunshots, luxury cars and expensive watches as youngest Kadyrov son marries in Chechnya". Novaya Gazeta Europe. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  19. ↑ "Chechnya's strongman and his family have amassed 150 awards and decorations since Russia's invasion of Ukraine". Meduza. 2025.
  20. 1 2 "Adam Kadyrov Awarded Second 'Hero of Chechnya' Medal". themoscowtimes.com. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ↑ "Кремлю не известно о госнаградах Адама Кадырова" [The Kremlin is unaware of Adam Kadyrov's state awards.]. kommersant.ru (in Russian). 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  22. ↑ Noble, Ben (30 November 2023). "Don't Jump To Conclusions About Chechen Succession". themoscowtimes.com. Retrieved 2 July 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ "Adam Kadyrov was awarded a medal in memory of his grandfather". eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
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