Islam Makhachev calls attention to chaotic construction crisis in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly highlighted the serious problem of uncontrolled construction in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding was already affecting Dagestan, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address the construction situation, stating that Makhachkala has become one chaotic construction site. Today he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photographs of Makhachkala demonstrating what he called an urban catastrophe. The post describes low-quality residential complexes built tightly together, numerous unauthorized constructions, and massive apartment buildings with thousands of units being built despite stagnant or declining populations. Makhachev is being praised for using his platform to highlight this regional issue.