Islam Makhachev highlights Dagestan's chaotic construction problems amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to Dagestan's severe construction issues, describing Makhachkala as "one chaotic construction site." The problem includes poorly built apartment complexes crammed together, numerous unauthorized structures, and low-quality high-rises. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address construction issues. Today he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year in the region, who shared aerial photos of Makhachkala showing an urban planning disaster. The post notes this construction chaos is not unique to Dagestan but affects all of Russia, with massive apartment complexes being built despite stagnant or declining populations in many cities, resulting in half-empty buildings. Makhachev is praised for highlighting this important issue.