Adam Kadyrov Awarded Second ‘Hero of Chechnya’ Medal

June 12, 2026 @MDaudov_95 / Telegram The son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been awarded his second “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 18. Adam Kadyrov received the title for “comprehensive support” to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Kadyrov senior’s close ally Magomed Daudov wrote on Telegram on Friday. Daudov noted that the award was also timed in celebration of Russia Day, a national holiday. Kadyrov received his first “Hero of Chechnya” award at age 15 in 2023 after the high-profile beating in pre-trial detention of a young Russian man accused of burning the Quran. Since that beating, to which Russian authorities turned a blind eye, Kadyrov has racked up several awards and was appointed to a number of senior positions in his native Chechnya. In Friday’s announcement, Daudov referred to the young man by his titles of assistant to the head of the republic of Chechnya and secretary of the Chechen security council. Daudov himself, who fought on the side of rebels during both Chechen wars but later switched sides after then-leader Akhmat Kadyrov promised to pardon separatist fighters, received the Hero of Russia award in 2007. Kadyrov Sr. promoted Daudov, who has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, to the rank of major-general. Read more about: Chechnya , Kadyrov Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages High-Rise Near Kadyrov’s House Videos posted on social media showed shattered windows and charred sections across several floors of the 28-story Business Center Grozny-City tower. 2 Min read Kadyrov’s Troops Draw Pro-War Bloggers’ Ire for Kursk Border Defense Failures Pro-war bloggers have accused Akhmat units of enabling the Ukrainian incursion by deserting their positions in border areas. 4 Min read Chechnya Offers Cash for Best Portrait of Strongman Kadyrov Artists who create the best portraits of Ramzan Kadyrov, his father and his mother will each be awarded $6,800, an official said. 2 Gay Men Sent Back to Chechnya Were ‘Kidnapped’ – Rights Group The two men were detained in Nizhny Novgorod and sent back to the North Caucasus region.