Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction problems in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls 'chaotic construction' plaguing Dagestan, particularly in Makhakala. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged the region, Makhachev called on local leadership to address construction issues, stating that 'Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site.' He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a schoolteacher in Dagestan, who shared aerial photographs documenting the urban development disaster. The post describes new residential complexes built closely together with poor quality, alongside numerous unauthorized construction projects. This mirrors a Russia-wide problem of massive high-rise construction despite stagnant or declining urban populations, with 30-story, 1,000-apartment complexes standing half-empty. The author praises Makhachev for using his platform to highlight this significant regional issue.