Islam Makhachev highlights construction chaos problem in Makhachkala and Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he describes as chaotic construction problems in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala, calling the city "one big messy construction site." Seventeen days ago, while flooding was already affecting Dagestan, Makhachev called on regional leadership to address construction issues. Today he reposted content from geographer and schoolteacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who shared aerial photographs of Makhachkala showing what was described as an urban catastrophe. The post notes that new low-quality residential complexes are being built close together, alongside numerous unauthorized constructions. This pattern mirrors broader issues across Russia, where massive apartment complexes are being constructed even as populations decline or stagnate in many cities, resulting in half-empty buildings. The post commends Makhachev for highlighting this problem and bringing attention to the issue.