Dzhokhar Dudayev

ModernGeneralChechnya1944 — ?

First president of Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

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Quick Facts

Born

1944

Country

Chechnya

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score52.0

Dzhokhar Dudayev — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Proclaimed Independence of ChechnyaPolitical Action

Dzhokhar Dudayev declared the independence of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria from the Soviet Union. He was elected president in a controversial election. This act triggered the First Chechen War with Russia.

ChechnyaIndependenceIchkeria

Impact: regionalconstructive

1994 AD

First Chechen War BeginsWar

Russian forces invaded Chechnya to suppress the independence movement. Dudayev led the Chechen resistance, using guerrilla tactics. The war resulted in heavy casualties and destruction but failed to defeat the Chechen forces.

Chechen WarRussiaInvasion

Impact: regionaltragic

1996 AD

Assassination by Russian MissileWar

Dudayev was killed by a Russian guided missile while using a satellite phone near Grozny. His death was a major blow to the Chechen resistance but did not end the war. He was succeeded by Aslan Maskhadov.

AssassinationChechnyaRussia

Impact: regionaltragic