On August 9, in Grozny, Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, was awarded Russia's Ludvig Nobel Prize. 

The award was presented by a delegation from the award's council for Kadyrov's contributions to the goals of the 'special military operation' [Russia's war in Ukraine], his support for the fighters, his active civil position, and his efforts to strengthen inter-ethnic and inter-religious harmony. 

"It is a great honor for me to be among the award winners. I believe this is not only my personal achievement but also a reflection of the efforts of the entire team founded by the first President of the Chechen Republic, Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadji Kadyrov. We are striving to create favorable conditions in the republic, contributing to society's development and improving people's quality of life. I am very glad our efforts do not go unnoticed," Kadyrov commented on the award.