Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the "chaotic construction" problem plaguing Dagestan and Makhachkala in particular. The UFC lightweight champion criticized the low-quality residential complexes built closely together and the proliferation of illegal construction projects. Seventeen days ago, amid flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address the construction issue, stating that Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site. He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photographs highlighting what he described as an urban disaster in Makhachkala. Makhachev's advocacy on this civic issue demonstrates his engagement with problems affecting his home region beyond his fighting career.
