Islam Makhachev addresses construction problems in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction issues plaguing Dagestan, particularly chaotic building projects and low-quality residential developments. Seventeen days ago, as flooding intensified in Dagestan, Makhachev appealed to regional leadership to address the construction situation, stating that Makhkachkala has turned into one massive chaotic construction site. He recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan originally from Yaroslavl who was named Teacher of the Year in 2025. Koryukhin shared aerial photographs of Makhachkala revealing what he described as an urban catastrophe, with cramped high-rise developments and poor planning. The post praises Makhachev for using his platform to highlight these serious regional infrastructure and planning problems.