Islam Makhachev criticizes construction chaos in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the "construction chaos" problem in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. He highlighted the issue of low-quality residential complexes built too close together and widespread illegal construction. Seventeen days ago, during flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address the construction situation, stating that Makhachkala had turned into one chaotic construction site. Recently, he reposted aerial photos from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin showing the urban catastrophe. Koryukhin is a school teacher from Yaroslavl who has lived in the Caucasus for six years and was named Teacher of the Year in Dagestan in 2025.