Overview
- Viktor Zolotov, director of the Federal National Guard Service, personally presented the For Combat Distinction medal to Ramzan Kadyrov in Grozny on December 8.
- Adam Kadyrov, the 18-year-old secretary of Chechnya’s Security Council, received an honorary certificate from Rosgvardiya the same day.
- Chechen government head Magomed Daudov announced the awards on his Telegram channel, and RIA Novosti reported the statements.
- Daudov framed the recognitions as acknowledging support for Rosgvardiya units in protecting the constitutional order, public safety, and objectives of the special military operation.
- RIA Novosti noted that Adam Kadyrov had previously been awarded Rosgvardiya’s For Combat Distinction medal on March 27.