Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction in Makhachkala amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly highlighted the construction problems plaguing Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala, calling the city 'one chaotic construction site.' Seventeen days ago, as flooding began in Dagestan, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address the building issues. Today he reposted content from geographer and teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who shared aerial photographs illustrating the urban planning disaster in Makhachkala. The post notes that this reflects a broader Russian issue, with massive residential complexes being built despite stagnant or declining populations in many major cities. These developments often feature poorly constructed high-rise buildings packed tightly together, with many units remaining empty. The post praises Makhachev for using his platform to draw attention to this regional problem.