Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction problems in Dagestan

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction problems in Dagestan, particularly what he calls "chaotic building sites" in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, during flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address construction issues, stating that Makhachkala has become "one chaotic construction site." Recently, he reposted content from geography teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who published aerial photographs of Makhachkala showing urban planning problems including poorly built residential complexes constructed close together and numerous illegal self-builds. The post notes this is part of a broader Russian trend of excessive multi-story construction despite stagnant or declining urban populations. Makhachev's advocacy on this civic issue demonstrates his engagement with problems affecting his home region beyond his fighting career.