Islam Makhachev highlights urban development problems in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to chaotic construction problems in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. The issues include low-quality residential complexes built too close together and numerous unauthorized constructions. Seventeen days ago, during flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address construction issues, stating that Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site. Recently he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photos of Makhachkala showing the urban disaster. The post notes this construction chaos is not unique to Dagestan but affects many Russian cities, where massive apartment complexes are built despite stagnant or declining populations.