Встреча Владимира Путина и Никола Пашиняна в Бишкеке, как и ожидалось, не сняла главного противоречия в отношениях Москвы и Еревана — вопроса о том, готова ли Армения сделать окончательный выбор между евразийской и европейской интеграцией. При этом, как считает ведущий научный сотрудник Института международных исследований МГИМО Сергей Маркедонов, Москва и Ереван занимают принципиально разные позиции по вопросу о проведении референдума, на котором Армения могла бы определиться с выбором своего дальнейшего внешнеполитического курса. В Telegram-канале «Донской Казак» Маркедонов обращает внимание на то, что Москва заинтересована в том, чтобы Ереван как можно скорее определился между двумя интеграционными векторами. Руководство Армении, напротив, явно не торопится выносить этот вопрос на общенациональное голосование.
On July 14, the Bank of Russia issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 2 rubles, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the birth of Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, the first president of the Chechen Republic.
The coin is part of the "Outstanding Personalities of Russia" series, in which the regulator features statesmen, scientists, writers, military leaders, and other historical figures.
The two-ruble coin is minted from 925-grade silver. Its reverse side features a relief portrait of Akhmat Kadyrov, a panoramic view of Grozny, and the Caucasus Mountains, all rendered using laser-matting techniques. The mintage is limited to just 3,000 pieces. Such silver coins are generally of interest primarily to collectors and numismatists rather than intended for mass circulation, although they are technically legal tender.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of Chechnya, expressed his gratitude to Bank of Russia Chairwoman Elvira Nabiullina for the issuance of the commemorative coin dedicated to his father.
"Without any exaggeration, Akhmat-Khadzhi was an outstanding man and a true patriot of his people. His firm stance and wisdom laid the foundation for a peaceful and stable life in the region. He made a momentous choice by standing up for the integrity and unity of Russia during one of the most difficult periods of its modern history. Until his very last day, Akhmat-Khadzhi remained true to his word, his people, and his Fatherland, sacrificing his most precious possession—his life—for the cause," the Head of Chechnya wrote on his Telegram channel.
According to Kadyrov, the Central Bank's decision particularly touched his mother, Aimani Kadyrova, who heads the Akhmat Kadyrov Regional Public Foundation. He also noted that for their entire family, the release of this coin is not merely a commemorative event, but a recognition that Akhmat-Khadzhi’s heroic deeds and contributions to Russia are remembered, and that his life’s journey has become a permanent part of the country’s history.
"This commemorative coin will hold a place of honor in my personal collection. I am certain that for many people, it will become not only a valuable item but also a symbol of respect for a man who, through his courage and selflessness, laid a solid foundation for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the Chechen Republic within the great Russian nation," he emphasized.
Akhmat Kadyrov led the Chechen Republic from March 2000 until his death in May 2004, caused by an explosion at the Dynamo Stadium in Grozny. He was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Russia.
In recent years, Akhmat Kadyrov’s name has been widely incorporated into Russian state symbolism. Streets, avenues, schools, and sports facilities bear his name, as do a number of military units and volunteer formations—including those within the Russian Ministry of Defence—that carry the name "Akhmat."
