Islam Makhachev highlights Dagestan construction problems amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he describes as chaotic construction issues in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding began affecting the region, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address construction problems, stating that "Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site." Today he reposted content from geographer and Dagestan school teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who shared aerial photographs illustrating what he characterized as an urban catastrophe, showing low-quality residential complexes built extremely close together. The post contextualizes this as part of a broader Russian issue where massive multi-story housing developments are constructed despite stagnant or declining urban populations, with many units remaining empty. The author praises Makhachev for recognizing and highlighting this problem publicly.