The Kadyrov family is a
Chechenpolitical family that has played a prominent role in the governance of
Chechnya, an autonomous region of
Russia, since
Akhmad Kadyrov became the head of the Chechen state in 2000.[1] The region has been governed by members of the Kadyrov family nearly continuously since 2000, with a brief lapse in power from 2004 to 2007 during
Alu Alkhanov's tenure as president.
Ramzan Kadyrov has been noted for attempting to establish a political dynasty to succeed him, appointing various family members to key positions within the Chechen political administration and
paramilitary forces.[2] Under the control of the Kadyrov family, Chechnya has become notable for its human rights abuses, including murder, torture, forced disappearances and illegal destruction of property, particularly against
LGBTQ+ groups.[3][4][5]