Islam Makhachev highlights construction problems in Dagestan amid flooding

Islam Makhachev has repeatedly drawn attention to construction chaos in Dagestan, particularly highlighting poor-quality residential complexes and unauthorized construction. Seventeen days ago, as flooding ravaged Dagestan, 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 Dmitry Koryukhin, a school teacher in Dagestan who won Teacher of the Year in 2025, showing aerial photographs that reveal the urban catastrophe. Makhachev's posts emphasize broader Russian development problems including densely packed high-rise buildings in cities with stagnant or declining populations. The champion continues to use his platform to advocate for better urban planning and construction oversight in his home region.