Features of the political process in the Donetsk region after 2014

Abstract

Attention is paid to the features of political process in the Donetsk region after the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine and the beginning of hostilities in eastern Ukraine.  The main components of the political process were analyzed.  In particular, the statutory documents of political parties were considered, the results of all-Ukrainian and local elections were analyzed, and public organizations were characterized.  The author concluded that regional economic and socio-political conditions have led to a general pluralization of the political system.  This manifested itself in the appearing of new parties in the region, the fall rating of left-wing parties and the reformatting principle of forming the political sympathies of citizens.  The growth of public interest in politics has become relevant.