Ramzan Kadyrov, born on October 5, 1976 in the Kurchaloy district of Chechnya, was appointed president of the Russian Republic of Chechnya on March 2, 2007 at the age of 31, and also held the rank of Russian general.
There are many deeds about Kadyrov, with 8,000 personal guards, raising lions, and Putin's avid fans......
The world's evaluation of him is also mixed.
Rather than being a rabble hearsay, it is better to feel it yourself, so what kind of person is Kadyrov?
1. The son inherits his father's business and is ordered in danger
Ramzan Kadyrov's family is a Muslim family and the largest family in the area.
His father, Akhmad Kadyrov, graduated from the former Soviet religious school and had a double degree in theology and secular philosophy.
Under the influence of his father, Ramzan Kadyrov was influenced by his father's political philosophy since he was a child, and learned a lot of political talents from his father.
This also laid the groundwork for Ramzan Kadyrov to become the president of the Chechen Republic in the future.
The Republic of Chechnya is located in the mountainous region of the North Caucasus, with a total land area of about 17,300 square kilometers and a population of about 1.4 million.
The Republic of Chechnya is located between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, rich in mineral resources, huge oil and gas reserves, is Russia's choke point to the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region, and adjacent to the Republic of Ingushetia, the Republic of Dagestan and other countries, the strategic location is very important.
Due to its rich mineral resources and dangerous geographical location, Chechnya has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.
Historically, Chechnya has been repeatedly bullied by the Mongols, Tatars, Timurid Empires, Persia, Ottomans, and Turkey, and Chechnya has suffered greatly from war. This has also fostered the aggressive and martial national character of the Chechen nation.
Therefore, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Chechnya declared independence, and all forces invaded and wanted to occupy Chechnya, which led to the intensification of ethnic contradictions in Chechnya and the outbreak of a continuous civil war.
However, due to the primitive social system of the Chechen nation, it has become a multi-ethnic and multi-religious coexistence. There has never really been a system of state in the modern sense of the word, let alone a "modern democracy".
A in the picture shows Chechnya
Religious and ethnic extremist rule makes it look more like Afghanistan under the Taliban.
However, because the Chechen nation does not engage in production and advocates force, the land on a land smaller than the size of Beijing is divided by warlords and factions.
In order to calm the situation in the Chechen region and regain its leadership over the Chechen region, the Russian government dispatched heavy troops to strike at the armed reactionary forces in the Chechen region and launched the Chechen War.
The picture shows the first Chechen war
Between 125,000 and 150,000 people died or went missing in the two Chechen wars, mostly Chechen civilians, compared to the pre-war population of only 1.2 million.
According to common sense, Russia's war against Chechnya has caused heavy casualties among the Chechen people, and Kadyrov and his son should stand on the opposite side of Russia and have a common enmity with Russia, but why would Kadyrov be a fanatic of Russian President Putin?
It turned out that during the first Chechen war in 1994-1996, the elder Kadyrov was on the same side as Dudayev, then the leader of the illegal armed group in Chechnya, against the Russian government troops.
At that time, the elder Kadyrov was fighting against the government of the Russian Federation in order to make Chechnya an independent state.
However, in 1996, with the assassination of Dudayev, Chechnya was plunged into factional strife and the leadership of Chechnya's illegal armed groups was taken over by Maskhadov.
As the leader of the secular wing of Chechen separatists, Maskhadov carried out xenophobic attacks on Islamic fundamentalist forces such as Wahhabism, which led to divisions within Chechnya.
This has also allowed many foreign militants to take advantage of the growing presence of weapons and troops in Chechnya.
They are not here for the sovereignty and independence of Chechnya, on the contrary, their ultimate goal is to turn Chechnya into a base for international terrorism and a gray area for the execution of their illegal activities.
But the elder Kadyrov was not only a leader of Islamic Sufis, but also a nationalist who was neither humble nor arrogant.
He hoped that Chechnya would be a peaceful, prosperous, and independent country, not a hell where terrorist attacks were rife and the devil was in charge.
For the sake of peace and sustainable development in Chechnya, although he stands on the opposite side of the Russian Federation, he would rather bear the infamy of being a traitor than defect to the Russian Federation.
As a result, Kadyrov Sr. broke with illegal armed groups in August 1999 and switched to the government of the Russian Federation, and in October 2003, Akhmad Kadyrov became the president of Chechnya of the Russian Federation with the support of more than eighty percent of the voters.
Akhmad Kadyrov's defection to the Russian Federation was met with the resentment of the Chechen armed reactionaries, who carried out a frenzied assassination campaign against him.
Finally, on 9 May 2004, Ahmad Kadyrov was stabbed to death by illegal Chechen militants in the Dinamo Stadium in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, by illegal Chechen militants using a mine converted from artillery shells.
It is often said that "troubled times make heroes".
In troubled times, when social order collapses and people live in dire straits, it is often necessary for some courageous, wise and responsible people to stand up and lead the people out of the predicament.
History is written by the victorious side, and the merits and demerits of historical figures cannot be determined by us with just a few words.
Perhaps Ahmad Kadyrov is a hero, or a hero.
But he really brought the Chechen people the dawn of peace, and passed on his hope for a peaceful and prosperous Chechen state to his son Ramzan Kadyrov.
In 2007, Ramzan Kadyrov, the son of Akhmad Kadyrov, was appointed president of the Chechen Republic.
After Kadyrov took office, he continued to advance his father's unfinished business, maintain stability and security in the Chechen region, severely crack down on terrorism and extremism, and implement a series of reform measures in the Chechen region to vigorously develop the economy and strengthen national unity.
Thanks to his efforts, Chechnya gradually returned to its former prosperity and peace.
Finally in 2009, the Russian authorities officially declared the end of the war in Chechnya.
Second, the appointment is suspicious, and the iron and bloody wrists
Even before Ramzan Kadyrov became president of the Chechen Republic, he had already shown his talent for governing the country.
After the old Kadyrov was killed in a bombing on May 9, 2004, Putin appointed Arkhanov as the new president of Chechnya and asked Ramzan Kadyrov to follow Arkhanov in the way of the president.
At that time, Kadyrov Jr., who was not yet 30 years old, was appointed first deputy prime minister of Chechnya.
Obviously, Putin's move was to see if the next heir to the Kadyrov family could suppress the reactionary forces in Chechnya.
Looking back now, this period can be called "Putin's probationary period".
For three years, from 2004 to 2007, Ramzan Kadyrov used the political tactics he learned from his father to strengthen personal centralization, control the military, and clear the way for dissent.
Ramzan Kadyrov understands that only by the surname Kadyrov can not really gain a foothold in Chechnya, and only by allowing Putin to see his talents and gain a foothold at the political level of the Russian Federation, he can really gain Putin's trust and become the leader of the Chechen Republic.
In terms of "upward management", Ramzan Kadyrov has severely cracked down on terrorism and extremism, continuously strengthened security cooperation with Russia and other countries, jointly cracked down on terrorist forces, and tried his best to demonstrate his ability to "counter violence with violence" and his loyalty to Putin.
Under his leadership, the economy of the Chechen Republic has been restored, the people's living standards have been markedly improved, and the prestige in the hearts of the people has been successfully established. Examples of Ramzan Kadyrov are as follows:
Take a variety of measures to annihilate terrorists.
In order to arrest Sadulaev, the supreme leader of the Chechen illegal armed forces, Ramzan Kadyrov mobilized a large number of armed men, including his personal guards.
Even after Sadulaev was killed by the Russian Federation in June 2006, Ramzan Kadyrov vowed to take decisive steps to end international terrorism throughout the North Caucasus.
This shows its determination to fight terrorists and Chechen separatist forces.
To this end, Ramzan Kadyrov also promulgated a strict policy of banning gambling, alcohol and drugs, and he was deeply aware that "addicts are the main targets of recruitment by terrorist organizations. "The problem of rampant terrorist organizations must be addressed in terms of recruitment.
It is precisely because of his ruthlessness towards terrorist forces that Kadyrov Jr. has won a solid position in the political situation in Chechnya, which is in ruins, and has also won the appreciation of the Putin government. Kadyrov Jr. also took a series of measures to straighten out the economy.
On June 14, 2006, Ramzan Kadyrov completed 100 days as Prime Minister of Chechnya, during which he built hospitals, schools, roads, gasified villages and towns, laid water pipelines, cleaned up rubble, and repaired and built new homes.
To celebrate Ramzan Kadyrov's 100th day as prime minister, more than 15,000 supporters wearing Chechen flags held huge rallies and marches in various squares in the center of the capital Grozny to show their support and support for Ramzan Kadyrov.
He once said: "If the people say 'yes,' he will continue to work, and if they say 'no,' he will pack up and go home." "In just two years, Ramzan Kadyrov has won the hearts and minds of the people and gained a firm foothold in the hearts of the Chechen people.
Finally, on April 5, 2007, 30-year-old Ramzan Kadyrov was officially elected as the new president of the Chechen Republic at the behest of Putin.
3. "An Lushan" Chechnya is divided into mountains?
After becoming president of the Chechen Republic, Kadyrov Jr. feared that he would die like his father in a horrific assassination.
To this end, he formed a well-equipped and disciplined private guard, the main task of which was to protect Kadyrov security.
Ramzan Kadyrov claims that there are 8,000 members of the private guard, but only he knows how many.
Therefore, some people say that Kadyrov Jr. is Russia's modern version of "An Lushan", who formed an elite unit to fight back against Putin one day, and expressed his fanatical worship of Putin in front of the media is just a joke.
In addition to forming a personal guard, Kadyrov also kept a tiger and a lion as pets, and he called himself a "Caucasian strongman" with a strong personality, which caused a lot of controversy.
Some people believe that keeping this animal is a very dangerous and irresponsible behavior that may pose a safety threat to nearby residents;
Others see it as a political symbol and cultural symbol that demonstrates Kadyrov's unique personal charisma.
Kadyrov has publicly expressed his admiration and support for Putin many times, and has said that "if necessary, he is willing to die for Putin", and Putin has also praised Kadyrov's efforts and achievements in public many times, which also makes Kadyrov's admiration for Putin even deeper.
Similarly, Kadyrov's admiration for Putin has also caused some controversy and questioning.
Some believe that Kadyrov's worship of Putin will lead to his inability to make decisions that are beneficial to Chechnya's development, while others fear that such worship may exacerbate the loss of Chechnya's independence and become an outright appendage of the Russian Federation.
There are also anecdotes about Ramzan Kadyrov such as "a good friend of boxing champion Tyson", "advocating polygamy", "revenge on Washington", etc.
Since ancient times, the lives of legendary figures have always been accompanied by controversy and doubt, just as the emperor must be born with auspicious fortune - a vision from heaven.
In today's society, it is certainly more laborious to create a legend of the Heavenly Vision, but it is quite easy to just tell a few anecdotes.
In the final analysis, most of us ordinary people think that any big man who can become the leader of a party must be extraordinary and wonderful, so that they can accept their own mediocrity.
In the same way, if a politician wants to have a leadership temperament and expand his influence and support, he must create a majestic image, like a movie star who is active on the screen.
In any case, it is an indisputable fact that under the leadership of Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen Republic is moving step by step towards prosperity and peace.
That being the case, why not have a little fame for his personal guards and lions?
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