Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the "construction chaos" plaguing Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, amid severe flooding in the region, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address the uncontrolled building boom, stating that Makhachkala has turned into one massive chaotic construction site. Recently, he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photos illustrating what he described as an urban catastrophe. Makhachev's posts highlight low-quality residential complexes built too close together, illegal construction, and multi-story buildings erected despite stagnant or declining populations in many Russian cities. The champion has been praised for using his platform to spotlight this regional issue.
