Kadyrov's relatives awarded a new honor: son - a position, mother - an order

The 17-year-old son of the head of Chechnya, Adam Kadyrov, has been appointed curator of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip from the republic. This was reported by the department for relations with religious and public organizations of Chechnya. The collection of humanitarian aid, previously suspended to clarify the logistics of its distribution, has been resumed.

Let us recall that Adam Kadyrov, in addition to his new role, heads the Security Service of his father and has a number of other high positions and awards, including the title of Hero of the Chechen Republic, the Order of Kadyrov, as well as medals and insignia from the Russian Guard and OMON. He also oversees several military units and a special forces university.

In addition, the mother of the head of Chechnya, Aimani Kadyrova, was also awarded an award - the Order of Merit for the Kherson Region, 1st degree for her contribution to supporting the "SVO". This was reported by the Chairman of the Government of Chechnya, Magomed Daudov.

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