Adam Kadyrov
Adam Ramzanovich Kadyrov is a Russian official and son of Ramzan Kadyrov who has served as the head of the Security Service of the President of the Chechen Republic since 5 November 2023.
Kadyrov became notable following a video published in November 2023 depicting him assaulting a prisoner accused of burning the Quran. The video sparked widespread condemnation, even from some pro-Kremlin hardliners. Nevertheless, his father publicly expressed pride in his son, praising Adam for embracing what he called "adult ideals of honour, dignity, and the defence of his religion". Following the beating, Kadyrov was given six medals by the Chechen government and promoted alongside several of his siblings by his father amid rumours of the elder Kadyrov's ill health, and that he was preparing a dynasty to succeed him.
In April 2025, it was reported that Kadyrov was appointed secretary of the Chechnya's security council. At the time, he also served as his father's chief bodyguard, a trustee of Chechnya's Special Forces University, and an observer in a newly formed rifle battalion, a role he was appointed in November 2023. Alongside his other positions, Kadyrov also oversees Chechnya’s police.
The Chechen government gave Kadyrov, a teenager, 16 awards and decorations over the period February 2022 to August 2025.
On 17 January 2026, Adam Kadyrov was, according to an opposition Telegram channel, involved in a traffic crash in Grozny. Kadyrov was "in critical condition and is being prepared for transport to Moscow for medical treatment, according to the opposition Chechen channel Niyso on Telegram". Subsequently an An-148-100-EM flying hospital, from Ministry of Emergency Situations, landed in Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport believed to be carrying Adam Kadyrov, his father is presumed to have landed shortly after in his own plane.