Adam Kadyrov

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Adam Kadyrov
Адам Кадыров
Born (2007-11-24) 24 November 2007 (age 17)
Grozny, Russian Federation
NationalityRussian
Spouse
Medni
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(m. 2025)​
Parent(s) Ramzan Kadyrov (father)
Medni Kadyrova  [ ru ] (mother)
AwardsHonor of the Fatherland (Chechnya), Hero of the Chechen Republic, others [1] [2]

Adam Ramzanovich Kadyrov (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. [3]

Kadyrov became notable following a video published in November 2023 depicting him assaulting a prisoner accused of burning the Quran. [3] 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." [4] Following the beating, Kadyrov was given six medals by the Chechen government [5] 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. [6]

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, [7] and an observer in a newly formed rifle battalion, a role he was appointed in November 2023. [4] Alongside his other positions, Kadyrov also oversees Chechnya’s police. [8] [9] [10]

The Chechen government gave Kadyrov, a teenager, 16 awards and decorations over the period February 2022 to August 2025. [11]

Personal life

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. [5] If it is Delimkhanov's granddaughter, she would have only been 14 years old at the time of the wedding. [5] The celebrations, held in Akhmat-Yurt, were attended by high-ranking officials and included a message of congratulations from President Vladimir Putin. [12] Images from the wedding show Kadyrov arriving in a new limited-edition Mercedes (a car illegal to import to Russia) while wearing a wristwatch valued at at least $2 million and firing an automatic handgun into the air. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Strelnikov, Alexey. "Will Ramzan Kadyrov's teenage son follow in his footsteps?". DW. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son to Supervise Chechnya's Interior Ministry". The Moscow Times. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 Kelly, Lidia; Faulconbridge, Guy. "Chechen leader's son, who beat a prisoner, made top bodyguard". Reuters. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion". Reuters. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  5. 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.
  6. ↑ Roth, Andrew (31 December 2023). "Chechen warlord applauds teenage son's violence as he grooms dynasty for power". The Observer. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "Chechnya leader's son, 17, becomes head of Chechen security council". Reuters. 2025-04-23. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  8. ↑ "Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son to Supervise Chechnya's Interior Ministry". The Moscow Times. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Chechnya's strongman and his family have amassed 150 awards and decorations since Russia's invasion of Ukraine". Meduza. 2025.
  12. ↑ "Gunshots, luxury cars and expensive watches as youngest Kadyrov son marries in Chechnya". Novaya Gazeta Europe. 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
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