Islam Makhachev highlights Dagestan's chaotic construction problems

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he describes as the major problem of 'chaotic construction' in Dagestan. Makhachev criticizes the proliferation of low-quality residential complexes built tightly together, along with numerous unauthorized self-built structures. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to 'take on the construction issue,' stating that 'Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site.' Today, he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who won Teacher of the Year in 2025, showing aerial photographs of Makhachkala that illustrate what Koryukhin describes as an 'urban catastrophe.' The post praises Makhachev for recognizing this problem and bringing attention to it.