Islam Makhachev criticizes construction problems in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction issues plaguing Dagestan, particularly the proliferation of low-quality residential developments and illegal construction. The lightweight champion called on regional leadership to address the building chaos, stating that Makhkachkala has become one massive disorganized construction site. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged Dagestan, Makhachev urged authorities to tackle the construction problem. He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who shared aerial photographs highlighting the urban disaster. The post notes this is a broader Russian problem, with excessive high-rise construction continuing despite stagnant or declining populations in many cities. Makhachev's advocacy brings visibility to infrastructure and urban planning issues in his home region.