Adam Kadyrov Named Hero of Chechnya for Second Time
Adam Kadyrov, 18, has been awarded the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic for the second time, with his father Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov presenting the medal for service to the state and support of the Russian military operation.
Chechen government head Magomed Daudov announced that Adam Kadyrov received the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic for outstanding service to the state, selfless dedication to the people, active and productive work aimed at comprehensive support of the special military operation (SVO), and in connection with Russia Day. The medal was presented by his father, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
This is the second time Adam Kadyrov has been awarded this title. He was first honored in October 2023 at age 15, when State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov announced the award—shortly after the Chechen leader’s son beat Nikita Zhuravel in a pretrial detention center. Zhuravel had been arrested on charges of burning a Quran.
The regulations governing the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic do not specify a limit on how many times it can be awarded to the same person. For instance, Ramzan Kadyrov himself is a two-time recipient.
Elections for the head of the Chechen Republic are expected in fall 2026. Ramzan Kadyrov has stated he will run if he receives Vladimir Putin’s backing. As of June 12, he has not announced whether he will participate in the vote.
Adam Kadyrov was once seen as a potential successor to his father as head of Chechnya, but in March, Novaya Gazeta Europe reported that he is no longer considered for the role due to a shift in attitudes following a traffic accident involving him.
