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Makhachkala may officially become a city of one million

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Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, could soon be formally recognised as a Russian city with a population of over one million, local media report. Attention to the city comes alongside other regional news: authorities say more than 2,000 fires have broken out in Dagestan since the start of 2026, killing 13 people, while a plane carrying 176 Russians reportedly issued a distress signal.

Why now: People are searching for news about Makhachkala amid several breaking regional stories, including its possible million-plus city status and a plane emergency.

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