The Iron Fist Of Grozny : Ramzan Kadyrov’s Power and Dynasty

Ramzan Kadyrov is a very powerful and often controversial leader in Russia, specifically in a region called Chechnya. He rules with a strong hand, showing great loyalty to Vladimir Putin, but also using harsh, sometimes illegal, methods to stay in charge. This report will explain how Kadyrov gained and keeps his power, from his family's surprising change of sides during the Chechen Wars to his current goals of building a family dynasty and the serious accusations of human rights abuses against him.