Islam Makhachev criticizes chaotic construction in Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to the problem of disorganized construction in Dagestan, particularly in Makhachkala. Seventeen days ago, during severe flooding in the region, Makhachev appealed to local leadership to address construction issues, stating that "Makhachkala has turned into one chaotic construction site." Recently, he reposted content from geography teacher Dmitry Koryukhin, who works in Dagestan and was named Teacher of the Year in 2025. Koryukhin shared aerial photographs of Makhachkala showing the urban planning disaster, with low-quality residential complexes built tightly together. The post notes this construction problem extends beyond Dagestan to many Russian cities, where massive apartment buildings continue to be erected despite stagnant or declining populations.