When was Akhmed Zakayev born?

Akhmed Zakayev was born on 26 April 1959 in Balpyq Bi.

What positions has Akhmed Zakayev held?

Positions held by Akhmed Zakayev include: prime minister (since 2007).

Where did Akhmed Zakayev study?

Akhmed Zakayev was educated at Voronezh State Institute of Arts.

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Akhmed Zakayev

Prime Minister of Ichkeria

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Akhmed Halidovich Zakayev (Chechen: Заки Хьалид кӏант Ахьмад, romanized: Zaki Ẋalid Khant Aẋmad; Russian: Ахмед Халидович Закаев, romanized: Akhmed Khalidovich Zakayev; born 26 April 1959) is a Chechen statesman, political and military figure of the unrecognised Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (ChRI). Having previously been a Deputy Prime Minister, he now serves as Prime Minister of the ChRI government-in-exile. He was also the Foreign Minister of the Ichkerian government, appointed by Aslan Maskhadov shortly after his 1997 election, and again in 2006 by Abdul Halim Sadulayev. An active participant in the Russo-Chechen wars, Zakayev took part in the battles for Grozny and the defense of Goyskoye, along with other military operations, as well as in high-level negotiations with the Russian side.

Quick facts

Born: 26 April 1959 wd
Place of birth: Balpyq Bi wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Chechen Republic of Ichkeria wd
Occupation: politician, military leader, actor wd
Education: Voronezh State Institute of Arts wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

prime minister (since 2007)

About

In 2002, Russia accused him, by then in exile, of having been involved in a series of crimes including involvement in acts of terrorism. In 2003, judge Timothy Workman of Bow Street Magistrates' Court in central London rejected the extradition request due to lack of evidence and declared the accusations to be politically motivated, also saying that there was substantial risk of Zakayev being tortured if he was returned to Moscow.

Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Zakayev has announced formation of the Separate Special Purpose Battalion of the Chechen Armed Forces, functioning as a Chechen volunteer battalion fighting with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Questions

When was Akhmed Zakayev born?: Akhmed Zakayev was born on 26 April 1959 in Balpyq Bi.
What positions has Akhmed Zakayev held?: Positions held by Akhmed Zakayev include: prime minister (since 2007).
Where did Akhmed Zakayev study?: Akhmed Zakayev was educated at Voronezh State Institute of Arts.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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