Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulhamidovich was born on August 23, 1951. He is a Chechen by nationality. But he was born in the Kazakh SSR, in the city of Karaganda. It was there that the Kadyrov family was sent in 1944. Subsequently, he became the first president of the Chechen Republic.
Akhmat Kadyrov awarded the honorary title of the Russian Federation - Hero of Russia. It was he who made the main contribution to the establishment of peace and tranquility on the territory of the Chechen Republic. Ramzan Kadyrov, the youngest son of Akhmat, and the current president of Chechnya, in almost every interview when it comes to his father, does not get tired of recalling his heroic deeds. The first president of the republic was able to convince the population that life in the legal field of the Russian Federation is the only right decision in the current conflict.
Largely thanks to his efforts, the residents of Chechnya were able to cleanse their land of terrorists. And now the republic lives a calm life and is actively developing culturally and economically. Well, now let's move on to the biography of the first president.
Where did Akhmat Kadyrov study
Akhmat Kadyrov hails from a religious family. Therefore, it is not surprising that his life was closely connected with religion. Akhmat Kadyrov’s biography is full of events. His family was temporarily expelled from Chechnya in 1944. But in April 1957, the Kadyrovs returned to the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, to the village of Tsentoroy, which is located in the Shali district. Akhmat graduated from many educational institutions, having received several specialties. He started after school with the completion of courses on the combine. From 1969 to 1971, Kadyrov Akhmat worked at the Novogroznensky state farm. Then, until 1980 - in construction organizations.
In the same year he was sent by the Gudermes Cathedral Mosque to study at the Bukhara Madrasah. Two years later, Akhmat Kadyrov continued his studies at the Tashkent Islamic University. After graduation, he replaced the imam in the Gudermes mosque (1986 - 1988). In 1990, Kadyrov went to study at the University of Amman, at the Sharia faculty. A year later, Akhmat returned to his homeland.
Kadyrov graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University in Makhachkala in 2001. After 3 years, he was already a candidate of political sciences and received a doctorate in economics.
Hero of Russia Akhmat Khadzhi Kadyrov as a politician
In 1989, Akhmat Kadyrov opened the first Islamic university in the Caucasus. Until 1994, he headed it personally. In 1993, he was appointed deputy mufti of Chechnya, and a year later Kadyrov was already fully acting as the latter. In 1995, Akhmat was elected the Spiritual Head of the Muslims of Chechnya. And in 2000, by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Kadyrov was appointed head of the administration of the Chechen Republic.
In 2002, Akhmat Kadyrov headed a commission to develop the Constitution of the Chechen Republic. In the same year, he was appointed the head of the State Council group, which was engaged in countering religious extremism in the Russian Federation.
Akhmat Kadyrov - the first president of the Chechen Republic
Kadyrov Akhmat was elected President of Chechnya on October 5, 2003. He scored more than 80 percent of the vote. Akhmat Kadyrov became the first president of Chechnya in a very difficult time. He took responsibility for the fate of his people. At that time, terrorism flourished in the republic. Akhmat was in the thick of things. He was able to become a true leader of his republic and earn folk love. Kadyrov worked not for fame, power or religion, but for people. All his actions were aimed at the benefit of the Chechen Republic.
But Kadyrov was not destined to hold the post of president of Chechnya for a long time. It has become a "bone in the throat" for many terrorists and politicians sowing turmoil in the republic. He was repeatedly assassinated by extremists. As a result of the latter, three of his relatives and part of the personal guard died.
But the terrorists still managed to get to Kadyrov. A year after taking office of the President of the Chechen Republic, Akhmat died during the attack at the Dynamo stadium in Grozny. Explosives were laid under the podium for important guests. Among their number was Kadyrov Akhmat. That day should have been celebrations for Victory Day. The explosion occurred suddenly, breaking the life of the first president of Chechnya. He died on the way to the hospital, never regaining consciousness.
Akhmat Kadyrov was buried in his homeland, in the Kurchaloyevsky district, in the village of Tsentoroy. Later, the ill-fated stadium was renamed, and now in honor of the first president of the republic is called "Akhmat Arena". At the moment, this is the home stadium of the Grozny football club "Terek".
The character of Akhmat Kadyrov
Akhmad Kadyrov was remembered as a decisive, wise, courageous and courageous person. It was he who challenged the extremists Maskhadov and Basayev, was able to stop the bloody war in his republic. Militants considered Akhmad Kadyrov to be a "people's enemy." On his life committed constant assassination attempts (more than 20 for all time). But the threats could not break Akhmat, who defended the right to peaceful existence of his people. Thanks to this great man, people have the right to choose, freedom and tranquility.
Kadyrov Akhmat was a very patient person. He was distinguished by his persistence in achieving his goals and objectives. He believed that truth is a weapon that will always help to defeat the enemy. The most loyal companion of Akhmat was always his youngest son - Ramzan - the current president of the Chechen Republic. He supported his father and went along with him the hardest time. Akhmat always believed that the strength of man lies in a courageous spirit, in faith in a bright future. Kadyrov never asked for anything personally. One of the hallmarks of his character was honesty. Akhmat was considered a noble and very talented person.
Medals and titles awarded to Akhmat Kadyrov
For his hectic life, Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich received many titles and awards. He was considered an honorary professor at the State University of Chechnya and Moscow Humanitarian University.
In 2001, he was awarded medals for valor, military friendship and several awards for decent service to the homeland. After the death of Kadyrov, his name was immortalized in the history of the country. By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Akhmat was awarded the posthumous title of Hero of Russia. Vladimir Putin personally handed the Golden Star medal for storage to Kadyrov’s son, Ramzan. And the presidential order immortalized the memory of Akhmat.
What objects are named after Akhmat Kadyrov
Kadyrov Akhmat is a hero of Russia. Many central streets of large cities and regional centers of Chechnya were named after him. In Moscow, too, there is one. Kadyrov’s name is a lot of educational institutions, villages, parks and squares of the Chechen Republic. As well as mosques, some of which are even located in Turkey and Jordan.
In Grozny, many squares, parks and the main square of the Chechen capital are named after him. In memory of the great figure, a museum was opened in the capital of the republic. Kadyrov’s name is Kurchaloy University, the 248th Special Battalion of the Internal Troops of the Russian Federation. In 2006, the Terek football club was named after Akhmat, and a year later the ship of the Donrechflot company was named. A few years ago, a sports complex named after Kadyrov was opened in Chechnya. And last year, the largest mosque in Israel was named in memory of Akhmat.
Kadyrov’s name is not forgotten in the heavens. In the constellation Leo there is an over-giant star, which is named after Akhmat.
Akhmat Kadyrov's family
Akhmad Kadyrov’s wife is Aimani. From this marriage, the first president of Chechnya had four children. Two sons (Ramzan and Zelimkhan) and daughters (Zargan and Zulay). After the tragic death of Kadyrov, his youngest son, Ramzan, was approved for the post of president of Chechnya. Since 2011, he is the current head of the Republic. The eldest son of Akhmat (Zelimkhan) died in May 2004.
Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation as a continuation of his undertakings
Akhmat Kadyrov is rightfully considered the Hero of Russia. It was he who was able to restore peace in the Chechen Republic and direct life in a calm direction. Akhmat stopped the war and earned the love of his people. Despite the fact that the fate of the great figure ended in a tragic way, he continues to live in the hearts of people.
The Akhmat Kadyrov Public Fund was established in 2004. The duties of the head are performed by his wife, Aimani Nesievna. The chairman of the foundation is Akhmat’s youngest son, Ramzan. From the moment the foundation began its activities, assistance has already been provided to many people in need in the republic and the country as a whole.
What does the fund do
The organization has a special program to support children with disabilities. Medical facilities and educational institutions are constantly being repaired, the latest equipment is purchased in hospitals. Many war veterans and people with disabilities are provided with housing, vehicles and material assistance.
The Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation provides support to museums, dance groups and many other organizations. Residential buildings are being rebuilt for charitable means. Mosques and holy places are being restored. Donations to many organizations are constantly coming from the foundation. Chechens living abroad are not forgotten either. They also have the right to count on the support of a charitable foundation. And this is only a small fraction of the listed good deeds, which are carried out by the organization in honor of the memory of Akhmat Kadyrov.