Dzhokhar Dudayev

Dzhokhar Dudayev was a Chechen military leader and politician who led Chechnya's fight for independence from Russia in the 1990s. He served as the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria after declaring independence in 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dudayev was a former Soviet Air Force general, known for his strong nationalist stance and military leadership. His leadership sparked two brutal Chechen wars, and he remains a significant figure in Chechen history for striving for independence and resisting Russian control.