Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic, has received the highest award of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia — the Order of Muhamedzhan Khusainov, First Class, named after the first mufti of Russia. The organization's press service announced this, according to infohub.kz.
Albir hazrat Krganov, head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia and mufti of Moscow, said the organization's Presidium made the decision to grant the award. "By decision of the Presidium of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia, for outstanding services in the development of public diplomacy and the strengthening of traditional spiritual and moral values, and for a significant contribution to achieving interreligious peace and harmony, you (Ramzan Kadyrov — editor's note) have been awarded the highest award of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia," RBC quoted him as saying.
The mufti also congratulated Kadyrov on his 50th birthday and noted his contribution to the development of Chechnya, the construction of mosques and madrasas, and assistance to those in need, Russian servicemen and their families.
It is noted that the order conferred on Kadyrov was established only in 2026 — to mark the tenth anniversary of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia. The award has three degrees, with the first degree being the highest.
Recall that in September Ramzan Kadyrov won the election for head of Chechnya. He is reported to have held the post since 2007 — longer than any other head of a Russian region. The Chechen leader also recently received the rank of general in the Russian army and the crimson beret.