Ramzan Kadyrov is a Russian politician and the head of the Chechen Republic, a federal subject of Russia. He has held this position since 2007 and is known for his strong support of President Vladimir Putin and the Russian government. Kadyrov has been a controversial figure, often criticized for his authoritarian rule and human rights abuses. Kadyrov was born on October 5, 1976, in Tsentoroy, Chechnya. He is the son of former Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov, who was assassinated in 2004. Under Ramzan's leadership, Chechnya has seen significant reconstruction and economic development, but his governance style has raised concerns among international observers.