Islam Makhachev highlights construction problems in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev addressed regional leadership about chaotic construction in Makhachkala, calling the city "one disorganized construction site." He made his initial appeal 17 days ago as flooding intensified in Dagestan, and recently reposted content from geographer Dmitry Koryukhin showing aerial images of the urban development crisis. Koryukhin, a Yaroslavl native who has taught in Dagestan for six years and was named Dagestan's Teacher of the Year in 2025, documented the problematic building patterns. The post connects the construction issues to broader infrastructure problems affecting Russia, where residential complexes continue to be built despite stagnant or declining populations in many cities. Makhachev was praised for highlighting this ongoing problem.