Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction in Dagestan amid flooding

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction problems in Dagestan, calling Makhachkala "one chaotic construction site." Seventeen days ago, during severe flooding in the region, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address uncontrolled building. Recently he reposted geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a schoolteacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photos showcasing what he described as an urban catastrophe. The posts highlight low-quality residential complexes built close together, unauthorized construction, and the broader issue of excessive high-rise development across Russia despite stagnant population levels. Makhachev's advocacy has been praised for spotlighting this regional crisis.