Islam Makhachev addresses construction issues in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has once again drawn attention to construction problems in Dagestan, particularly the chaotic development of residential complexes in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding was affecting the region, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address building issues, stating that "Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site." He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who won Teacher of the Year in 2025, which showed aerial photographs of Makhachkala highlighting the urban planning disaster. The post notes similar issues across Russia, with massive residential complexes being built in cities where populations are stagnant or declining, many standing half-empty. Makhachev's advocacy on this social issue demonstrates his engagement with regional problems beyond his fighting career.