12-31-2004, 03:55 PM
Recent update on Hero of Russia title:
The latest recepient - Ramzan Khadirov, son of assasinated President of Chechen republic (Akhmad Khadirov was killes by a bomb blast during May holidays celebration in 2004).
Newest Hero is just 28 year old, he's holding one of the key posts in pro-Russian Chechen government, is considered as next President of Chechnya (was too young to run for in elections this year) and was awarded with Hero title on Dec 29, 2004. Official reason for the awarding - special merits.
Interestingly, Ramzan Khadirov is the 4th Chechen politician awarded with Hero title. Hero Star is viewed as bad luck award by Chechens - out of 4 recepients - 2 were assasinated.
The latest recepient - Ramzan Khadirov, son of assasinated President of Chechen republic (Akhmad Khadirov was killes by a bomb blast during May holidays celebration in 2004).
Newest Hero is just 28 year old, he's holding one of the key posts in pro-Russian Chechen government, is considered as next President of Chechnya (was too young to run for in elections this year) and was awarded with Hero title on Dec 29, 2004. Official reason for the awarding - special merits.
Interestingly, Ramzan Khadirov is the 4th Chechen politician awarded with Hero title. Hero Star is viewed as bad luck award by Chechens - out of 4 recepients - 2 were assasinated.
