Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev
Chechen politician, 2nd President of Ichkeria
Born
1952
73 years ago
Died
February 13th, 2004
21 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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A politician served as the second President of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria from 1997 to 1998. Yandarbiyev played a significant role during the Chechen conflicts, advocating for Chechnya's independence from Russia. Following the conflicts, he became an opponent of Russian policies regarding Chechnya, contributing to the Chechen separatist movement. Exiled in various countries due to political tensions, his leadership was marked by a commitment to Chechen self-determination and governance. Yandarbiyev was assassinated in Qatar in 2004.
Served as the 2nd President of Chechnya
Advocated for Chechen independence
Participated in the Chechen separatist movement
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