Kadyrov's son entered into the Russian Book of Records as the youngest head of security service
The son of the head of Chechnya, Adam Kadyrov, was recognized as "the youngest head of the security service of the head of a Russian region." He was appointed to the post at the age of 16. This was announced by the Chairman of the Government of Chechnya, Magomed Daudov. According to him, the corresponding diploma was presented to Kadyrov Jr. by the editor-in-chief of the "Book of Records of Russia" Stanislav Konenko during the ACA 180 mixed martial arts tournament in Grozny.
 
Adam Kadyrov is also the curator of the Russian University of Special Forces in Chechnya. Previously, he received at least nine awards, including the title of Hero of Chechnya. Kadyrov's son began receiving awards after he beat up a 19-year-old student from Volgograd, Nikita Zhuravel, in a pretrial detention center, who burned the Koran and was subsequently convicted of insulting the feelings of believers.
Последние новости
Chechnya Resident Sentenced to Six Years in Penal Colony for Inciting Violence Against Head of State
Society
Chechnya Resident Sentenced to Six Years in Penal Colony for Inciting Violence Against Head of State
12 August 2026

The Southern District Military Court has sentenced Magomed Bortiev, a resident of Chechnya, to six years in a general-regime penal colony. The court found him guilty of publicly calling for extremist activity and promoting terrorism.
Saakashvili claims Georgian gasoline is going to Russia's southern regions, not Abkhazia
Politics
Saakashvili claims Georgian gasoline is going to Russia's southern regions, not Abkhazia
12 August 2026

Imprisoned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has stated that gasoline supplied from Georgia to Abkhazia is actually largely being diverted further—to Russia's southern regions. According to him, the fuel shortage in southern Russia was a key factor driving up gasoline prices within Georgia itself.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected over Chechnya on the night of August 13
Ecology
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected over Chechnya on the night of August 13
12 August 2026

On the night of August 12–13, residents of Chechnya will be able to witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower—one of the year's most famous celestial displays. Viewing conditions are particularly favorable this year: the peak coincides with the new moon, meaning bright moonlight won't interfere with spotting the meteors.
Russia Prosecutes Four Crimean Tatar Women in Hizb ut-Tahrir Case — USCIRF
Human rights
Russia Prosecutes Four Crimean Tatar Women in Hizb ut-Tahrir Case — USCIRF
12 August 2026

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported on four Crimean Tatar women facing prosecution by Russian security forces in occupied Crimea in connection with the Hizb ut-Tahrir case. The women are Esma Nimetullayeva, Nasiba Saidova, Elviza Aliyeva, and Fevziye Osmanova. This was reported by the media outlet ZMINA.