Dadayev’s mother says he had service awards from Nurgaliyev and Kadyrov.

ntv. ru/novosti/1355377

This sort of corresponds to that 2010 news item at chechnya.gov.ru

There a certain Zaur Dadayev was awarded the Order of Courage on Putin’s orders (among other soldiers). The award was presented by Nurgaliyev, Kadyrov was present and also presented medals to other soldiers. Interesting.