Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction problems in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the major problem of chaotic construction in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. The lightweight champion criticized the rapid, low-quality residential development, with buildings constructed close together and numerous unauthorized structures. Seventeen days ago, during flooding in Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address construction issues, stating that Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site. Today he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who was named Teacher of the Year in 2025, which showed aerial photographs of Makhachkala revealing urban planning catastrophe. The post noted this is a broader Russian problem, with massive residential complexes being built in cities with stagnant or declining populations, resulting in half-empty high-rise developments. The author praised Makhachev for recognizing and highlighting this issue.