Personal Life
Since 1996 Kadyrov is married to Medni Musaevna Kadyrova (born September 7, 1978) and they have seven children: three sons — Ahmad (born November 8, 2005, named in honor of his grandfather Akhmad Kadyrov), Zelimkhan (born December 14, 2006) and Adam (born November 24, 2007), and four daughters — Aishat (born December 31, 1998), Karina (born January 17, 2000), Hedy (born September 21, 2002) and Tabarik (born July 13, 2004). Besides them, Ramzan and Medni have two adopted sons (adopted in 2007).
Kadyrov is a noted collector of sports cars. He owns a Lamborghini Reventón, one of only 20 made. He is also known for his extensive collection of Chechen daggers. On 5 October 2011 he celebrated his 35th birthday in a lavish fashion in the presence of several Hollywood stars, including the actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and the actress Hilary Swank as well as British violinist Vanessa-Mae, singer Seal and many others. When asked where the money for the live-televised celebration were coming from, he reportedly laughed and said "Allah gives it to us," before adding: "I don't know, it comes from somewhere."
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