Islam Makhachev criticizes construction chaos in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to what he calls the "chaotic construction" problem 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 chaotic construction site." Recently, he reposted content from geographer and teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who compiled aerial photographs of Makhachkala showing what the post describes as an "urban catastrophe" of low-quality residential complexes built close together. The post also notes this is a broader Russian issue, with massive high-rise developments being constructed even as populations in many cities decline or stagnate. Makhachev is being praised for highlighting this problem affecting his home region.