Kadyrov receives rank and a maroon beret

Oct 3

Vremya reports a Grozny ceremony at which Viktor Zolotov presents Ramzan Kadyrov with army-general shoulder boards under a presidential decree. Zolotov says the maroon beret recognizes Kadyrov's contribution to special forces and the National Guard. Kadyrov thanks Zolotov for visiting and supporting troops and says additional honors bring greater responsibility. The decree's signing date is not supplied.

At a Grozny ceremony, Viktor Zolotov presents Ramzan Kadyrov with army-general shoulder boards pursuant to Putin's decree and a maroon beret recognizing contributions to special forces and the National Guard. Kadyrov thanks him and says honors bring responsibility. The decree's signature date is not established.