Overview

• Regional officials conferred the title for what the ceremony described as outstanding service to the state and devoted service to the people.
• Kadyrov said he also received a ceremonial sword associated with Sheikh Mansur, the first imam of the North Caucasus, as a personal gift.
• RIA Novosti reported that Daudov handed over the medal at the public event, which coincided with Kadyrov’s 49th birthday.
• Kadyrov characterized the sword as a national treasure in a Telegram post, thanking officials for the recognition.
• Late last month, Kadyrov was awarded the Coordination Center of Muslims of the North Caucasus’ Defender of the Sunnah order.