Islam Makhachev criticizes construction problems in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he describes as chaotic construction issues plaguing Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. The UFC lightweight champion criticized poorly planned residential complexes being built too close together and numerous unauthorized construction projects throughout the region. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged Dagestan, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address construction problems, stating that Makhachkala had become 'one chaotic construction site.' He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a schoolteacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photographs illustrating what he characterized as an urban planning catastrophe. Makhachev's posts highlight his concern about low-quality housing developments and the broader infrastructure challenges facing the region.