The head of the Russian National Guard awarded Ramzan Kadyrov and his son

Rosgvardia Director Viktor Zolotov awarded the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, the medal "For Distinction in Combat," and his son, Adam Kadyrov, a certificate. This was announced by Magomed Daudov, Chairman of the Chechen Government.

"This honorary award is direct proof of Ramzan Akhmatovich's dedicated work, courage, and firm stance in protecting Russia's national interests and strengthening our country's defense capability. As a reliable ally and supporter of the President of Russia, our Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, Ramzan Akhmatovich makes an enormous contribution to achieving the goals and objectives of the special military operation," Daudov noted.

Ramzan Kadyrov wrote on his Telegram channel that he and Viktor Zolotov attended the awards ceremony for servicemen and officers of the North Caucasus Order of Zhukov of the Russian National Guard Troops District.

"I was pleased to receive the Medal for Distinction in Combat from Viktor Vasilyevich. He also awarded this medal to State Duma Deputy Adam Delimkhanov, Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic and Head of the Regional Operational Headquarters for Special Military Operations Magomed Daudov, and Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic Abuzayd Vismuradov. Furthermore, the Certificate of Honor of the Federal Service for the National Security and Defense of the Russian Federation was awarded to Adam Kadyrov, Head of the Security Department of the Head of the Chechen Republic and Secretary of the Security Council of the Chechen Republic," the Chechen leader wrote.

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