How Chechen Strongman Kadyrov Uses Official Honors To Seek Prestige And Reward Allies
In 2022, Kremlin-backed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov ordered 43 diamond-encrusted medals "For Service To The Republic Of Chechnya" at a cost of more than $170,000. Experts say he uses the lavish honors to reward his relatives and allies in Chechnya and to boost his reputation on the national level.
Source: rferl.org