Islam Makhachev highlights construction issues in Dagestan amid flooding crisis

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly called attention to chaotic construction practices in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding intensified in the region, Makhachev urged regional leadership to address construction issues, stating that Makhachkala had become one massive disorganized construction site. More recently, he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photographs illustrating the urban development disaster. The post notes that this construction problem extends beyond Dagestan across Russia, with massive residential complexes being built despite stagnant or declining urban populations. Makhachev is praised for highlighting this regional crisis.