Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov has virtually handed over the management of the region to his family. Kadyrov, who formed a family cabinet, again attracted attention with his recent appointments.
HE MADE HIS 18 YEAR OLD SON A MINISTER
47-year-old Kadyrov recently appointed his 18-year-old son Ahmat as Minister of Youth and Sports. Ahma, 18, became Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in November.
According to the news in Sözcü; Kadyrov’s 24-year-old daughter, Kadizat, is the Vice President. Another daughter, 25-year-old Ayşat, was appointed Deputy Prime Minister in October after serving as Minister of Culture. Ayşat’s husband, Viskan Matsuev, is the Minister of Agriculture…
HE MADE HIS SON-IN-LAW A MINISTER
His son-in-law Viskan Matsuev (26) is the Minister of Agriculture.
HE ENTERED THE ARMY AT THE AGE OF 15
Kadyrov’s 15-year-old son Adem was appointed to a senior position in the army.
Brother-in-law Ramzan Cherkigov (56) Minister of Transport; His nephew Hamzat (27) became Kadyrov’s advisor on security issues last year.