Leader of Russia's Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov and his son Adam Kadyrov (Photo: Komsomolskaya Pravda).
According to Reuters , Adam Kadyrov, who turned 16 last week, has been appointed as an observer in a newly formed Russian battalion.
Specifically, Adam Delimkhanov, head of the Chechen division of the Russian National Guard and a Russian lawmaker, said that Adam had been appointed as an observer of a rifle battalion.
"This appointment is a natural result of Adam's important contribution to maintaining the religious, family and cultural values of our people," said Delimkhanov, who is considered Chechnya's second-highest official after Mr Kadyrov.
Russian state media reported that the Chechen rifle battalion was formed earlier this month. The unit is now part of the Russian Defense Ministry's forces.
Earlier this month, one of Mr Kadyrov's top security officials, Zamid Chalaev, said Adam had been appointed head of the Chechen leader's security detail, a move that would make him one of his father's top bodyguards.
Magomed Daudov, Chairman of the Chechen Legislature, commented: "Adam has shown and proven in practice that he is the most worthy representative of the Kadyrov family and the entire Chechen people."
He said that Adam had a steadfast character, was principled, had a sincere desire and aspiration to contribute "to our republic and the entire Fatherland".
The Chechen Republic is a predominantly Muslim region. Although still part of the Russian Federation, the Chechen Republic has been granted considerable autonomy by Moscow.
Mr Kadyrov, 47, has been a vocal supporter of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine and was promoted to lieutenant general of the Russian National Guard last year by decree of President Vladimir Putin.
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