Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction in Dagestan amid flooding crisis

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the major problem of chaotic construction in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding was already affecting the region, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address construction issues, stating that Makhachkala has turned into one giant chaotic construction site. He recently reposted content from geographer and teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who shared aerial photos of Makhachkala showing what he described as an urban catastrophe. The post connects this local issue to a broader Russian phenomenon of excessive high-rise construction in cities where populations are falling or stagnant, with developers building massive residential complexes that stand half-empty. The author praises Makhachev for recognizing this problem and using his platform to highlight it.