Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction problems in Dagestan, particularly focusing on low-quality residential complexes and unauthorized construction projects. Seventeen days ago, during flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address the situation, stating that Makhkachkala has become "one chaotic construction site." Recently, he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan and 2025 Teacher of the Year, who published aerial photographs of Makhachkala showing what the post describes as an urban planning disaster. The post notes that Makhachev has seen the world and understands these developmental challenges affecting his home region.
