Islam Makhachev highlights Dagestan's construction crisis amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls Dagestan's "chaotic construction" problem, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding hit the region, Makhachev appealed to local leadership to address construction issues, stating the capital had become "one chaotic construction site." He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan and 2025 Teacher of the Year, who shared aerial photos showing the urban planning disaster in Makhachkala. The post notes that poorly planned high-rise developments and illegal construction have created significant problems across not just Dagestan but much of Russia, with massive residential complexes being built despite stagnant or declining urban populations. Makhachev is praised for using his platform to spotlight this regional crisis.