Akhmat Kadyrov, the 18-year-old son of the authoritarian ruler of Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has been appointed the region's minister for youth and sports, a high-ranking Chechen official announced on Telegram on February 17. Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch Kremlin ally, reportedly has at least 10 children. In March, Akhmat met with Russian President Vladimir Putin one-on-one in Moscow, fueling speculation that Kadyrov and the Kremlin were preparing for his succession amid rumors of the Chechen leader's ill-health. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Caucasus.Realities, click here.
Kadyrov's Teenage Son Becomes Chechnya's Minister For Youth
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