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Ruslan Gelayev
Chechen field commander (1964-2004) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 39
Ruslan Germanovich Gelayev was a Chechen military commander and prominent military figure of the Chechen resistance against Russia. Albeit a controversial figure, Gelayev was commonly viewed as an abrek and a well-respected, ruthless fighter.
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2004Died28 February 20041999In historySecond Chechen War beginsWith 
Vladimir Putin 6 more1994In historyFirst Chechen War beginsWith 
Boris Yeltsin 6 more1964Born16 April 1964
Vladimir Putin 6 more1994In historyFirst Chechen War beginsWith Boris Yeltsin 6 more1964Born16 April 1964About this person
His operations spread well beyond the borders of Chechnya and even outside Russia and into Georgia. He was killed while leading a raid into the Russian Republic of Dagestan in 2004.
Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1964 to 2004 · aged 39
