Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction problems in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he describes as chaotic construction issues in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. 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." He recently reposted content from geographer and school teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who has worked in Dagestan for six years, showing aerial photographs of Makhachkala that illustrate what Koryukhin characterized as an "urban catastrophe." The post describes problems including new low-quality residential complexes built tightly together, numerous unauthorized constructions, and a broader Russian trend of building massive apartment complexes in cities where populations are declining or stagnant. The channel praises Makhachev for highlighting this issue.