Islam Makhachev highlights Dagestan construction problems amid flooding

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev drew attention to ongoing construction issues in Dagestan, particularly the proliferation of poorly planned residential developments and unauthorized construction projects. Makhachev highlighted how Makhachkala has become overrun with chaotic construction, with new low-quality residential complexes built tightly together. He made these comments while severe flooding affected the region. Seventeen days before addressing regional leadership about the construction crisis, and more recently he reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who shared aerial photographs showing the urban planning disaster in Makhachkala. The post notes this reflects a broader Russian problem of excessive high-rise construction even in cities with declining or stagnant populations.