Residents of Makhachkala complained of constant power outages.

Power outages in the Reduktorny settlement in Makhachkala are frequent and last for long periods. Residents believe that appeals to local officials regarding this issue have been ineffective.

As reported by Caucasian Knot, residents of the Reduktorny settlement in Makhachkala (a densely populated neighborhood on the outskirts of Makhachkala toward Kaspiysk. Note from the "Caucasian Knot") have repeatedly complained about power problems. In August 2025, residents of the Reduktorny settlement in Makhachkala staged a spontaneous protest due to the lack of power in their homes. The city administration subsequently reported that power had been restored to most homes. Residents of other areas of the city have also complained about similar problems.

An initiative group of residents of the Reduktorny settlement told reporters they plan to write a letter to the President of Russia and the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation regarding regular power outages in their area. According to residents, the power outages in their homes lasted for 6-10 hours, with outages lasting 5-10 minutes in some cases, after which their homes were again without power for an extended period, Dagestanskaya Pravda reported.

On February 11, between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM Moscow time, the Dagenergo Unified Contact Center announced on its Telegram channel that power would be limited at the Primorskaya substation in the Reduktorny microdistrict due to scheduled maintenance from 11:00 PM on February 11 to 4:00 AM on February 12.

The Svetim v Dagestane (Lights in Dagestan) Telegram channel, which has 5,170 subscribers and positions itself as an initiative group with feedback on issues of electricity, gas, and water supply, provided a list of streets where power outages are expected; it includes more than 20 locations.

Residents of Reduktorny settlement and surrounding areas told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent about the difficulties they have faced due to power outages.

There has been no power since the evening of February 11th; power was restored around 5 a.m., but there is no water, Ali, a resident of Peter the Great Street, told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

"Considering the regular power outages, we have a constant small supply of water. But it's not enough for everyone to wash, cook, or wash the children's clothes before school," the man said.

There has been no power since the morning of February 12th in the Turali microdistrict, located next to Reduktorny settlement, said Khadizhat.

"The neighbors got their power back this morning, but the voltage is around 100 volts. To avoid equipment breakdowns, they turned everything off. It's unclear when the power will be back on. My husband, a programmer, usually works from home. He's now gone to visit relatives who have power, and I went with the kids to visit my sister in Makhachkala," she said.

There's been no power since the morning of February 12th on Laptiyev Street, which means there's no water or heating," said Murad.

"Outages happen regularly. In the building chat yesterday, they asked everyone to stock up on water and charge their phones if possible. But this can't go on forever," Murad said.

"The power came back on early this morning and then went out half an hour later. We didn't even have time to iron the kids' clothes before school. "There was no heating overnight, and the electric fireplace couldn't be turned on either. It was a complete travesty," says Maria.

"There's been no power since morning. None of the neighbors could tell whether the nearby kindergarten was open or not. If the power is out there, the electric stoves don't work, and there's no way to cook. "We had to take the children to their parents," says Rashid, a resident of Peter the Great Street.

The people interviewed said that their constant appeals to the authorities and energy companies about regular power outages end in formal replies or are simply ignored.

"There's no point in complaining anywhere anymore; no one is talking to us." "listens. In Reduktorny, problems with electricity and water have become commonplace, and no one is saying when they will be resolved," Ali said.

"Last year, people went out to protest, blocked streets. Sometimes, when such measures are effective, officials would arrive immediately, and the power would be turned off. Now people are afraid to go out, especially men, because they could be immediately taken to the police. We don't even know what to do," says Maria.

In August 2025, residents of the Reduktorny settlement in Makhachkala staged a spontaneous protest due to the lack of electricity in their homes. The city administration subsequently reported that power had been restored to most homes. Residents of other areas of the city have also complained about similar problems.

"Officials are not responding in any way; more effective measures are needed. I believe that collective appeals should be initiated in the name of "The head of state, the Investigative Committee, and the Prosecutor's Office are not involved. There's no point in protesting, as they could bring serious charges against people," Rashid said.

The Dagenergo Unified Contact Center announced on its Telegram channel that on February 12, due to work at the Novaya substation, power will be cut off from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Moscow time in several neighborhoods of Makhachkala. Specifically, the outage will affect the city's central streets: Imam Shamil, Irchi Kazak, and Magomed Yaragsky.