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Ruslan AlikhadzhievOne of the leaders of the self-proclaimed Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, a field commander
Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
Country:  Dive |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Service
- Return to Chechnya and Rise as a Military Leader
- Commander of Southern and Agishti Fronts
- Chairman of the Parliament of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
- Conflict with Aslan Maskhadov
- Arrest and Presumed Death
- Investigation and European Court Judgment
Early Life and Military Service
Ruslan Alikhadzhiev was born and raised in the town of Shali in Chechnya. After graduating from school, he worked at the Shali Reinforced Concrete Plant. Subsequently, he joined the tank corps of the Western Group of Soviet Forces in East Germany, where he served as a commander until 1992.
Return to Chechnya and Rise as a Military Leader
In 1992, Alikhadzhiev returned to Grozny and enrolled at the Grozny Oil Institute. Concurrently, he served as the commander of a repair battalion in the Shali Tank Regiment of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (CRI).
随着1994年11月反对派的临时委员会试图占领格罗兹尼，他被任命为坦克团代理指挥官。1994年12月俄罗斯军队进入车臣后，他成为了一个野战指挥官。
Commander of Southern and Agishti Fronts
Alikhadzhiev formed a unit of several hundred fighters, primarily from Shali and the Shali District, known as the "Shali Regiment." He rose to command the Southern Front in February 1995 and later the Agishti Front. Additionally, he served as President Dzhokhar Dudayev's representative in various military operations.
Chairman of the Parliament of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
In February 1997, Alikhadzhiev was elected to the CRI Parliament from Shali. On March 17, 1997, he was elected Chairman of the Parliament, securing 39 out of 43 votes.
Conflict with Aslan Maskhadov
Following President Aslan Maskhadov's decree to implement full Sharia law in Chechnya in 1999, the Parliament was stripped of its legislative powers. A conflict ensued but was eventually resolved, with the Parliament rescinding the decree.
Arrest and Presumed Death
On May 17, 2000, Alikhadzhiev was arrested at his home in Shali. On May 25, General-Colonel Valery Manilov, First Deputy of the Russian General Staff, confirmed his detention. However, on September 22, 2000, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, Yury Biryukov, alleged that Alikhadzhiev had been abducted and killed by a rebel group.
Investigation and European Court Judgment
A criminal investigation into Alikhadzhiev's abduction was opened in July 2000 but was suspended in April 2001. A complaint was filed with the European Court of Human Rights by Alikhadzhiev's family. On July 5, 2007, the Court ruled that Alikhadzhiev had been detained by Russian forces and was presumed dead, as there had been no news of him since his arrest.
