Lechi Dudayev

Lechi Bekmurzaevich Dudayev (Russian: Леча Бекмурзаевич Дудаев; 1961 — 31 January 2000) was a Chechen politician who was mayor of Grozny and a participant in both Russian-Chechen wars from 1994 until 2000.[1]

Lechi Dudayev
Mayor of Grozny
In office
1996–2000
Personal details
Born1961
Grozny, Checheno-Ingush ASSR, Soviet Union
Died31 January 2000(2000-01-31) (aged 38–39)
Grozny, Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
AwardsChechen Republic of Ichkeria Ġazotan tur
Military service
AllegianceChechen Republic of Ichkeria Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
Years of service1994–2000
RankColonel
Commands Duki special forces
Battles/warsFirst Chechen War
Second Chechen War

Death

When, during the breakthrough from the blockade of Grozny, the Chechen command learnt that the exit was booby-trapped, someone suggested letting in Russian prisoners of war. Unhappy with these words, Lechi Dudayev said that the Chechens could not use methods peculiar to the Russians. He suggested that the commanders move forward. All his comrades-in-arms agreed to this proposal.[1]

Dudayev wanted to go first through the mined field, but he was stopped by Shamil Basayev, who himself stepped forward to clear the way for the Chechen soldiers following him. However, there was an explosion and Basayev's right foot was blown off. Dudayev came forward next, and after walking a few steps he too was blown up by a Russian mine. His wound was fatal.[1][2]

References
  1. "Памяти героя свободной Ичкерии Лечи Дудаева". chechenews.com (in Russian). 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  2. "Шамиль Басаев далеко не уйдет Ему оторвало ногу". kommersant.ru (in Russian). 2000-02-02. Retrieved 2023-08-11.


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