The trend, which in the last local elections has led to the increase of the number of votes for "pro-Ukrainian" parties has started in 2014. Russian propaganda has distracted the residents of Donbas on the activity at the elections - TV aggressor for the long time has convinced that the Ukrainian government is illegitimate. Also the citizens felt frustration of the party that held monopoly power in the region - the Party of Regions. Text: Paul Osrovskyy, Regional Coordinator of the Unity Strong Communities of Donetsk, data collection and visualization TEXTY.org.ua