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Sulim Yamadayev

Chechen warlord (1973-2009) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 35

Suleiman Bekmirzayevich Yamadayev, or simply Sulim Yamadayev, was a Chechen military commander.

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Zhukov Medal
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service", 2nd class
Medal "For Courage"
Order of Courage
Hero of the Russian Federation
Order of Akhmad Kadyrov
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"
Medal for Military Valour
Defence Ministry's 200 year medal
Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
Medal for Distinguished Military Service
Medal "200 Years of the MIA of Russia"

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The fourth of six Yamadayev brothers, he fought for the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria during the First Chechen War before defecting to Russia during the Second Chechen War, in which he commanded Special Battalion Vostok under Spetsnaz GRU. As such, until 2008, he was officially in command of the biggest pro-Kremlin militia beyond those controlled by Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov, who has led Chechnya since 2007. From 1 to 22 August 2008, Yamadayev was wanted on an active federal arrest warrant in Russia, but continued to command Special Battalion Vostok uninterrupted during the Russian invasion of Georgia.

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1973 to 2009 · aged 35