Colors Of Unrecognized DPR Editorial Image

Donetsk, unrecognized DPR, Ukraine. August 25, 2019, 17:40. Lenin square in Donetsk. Street decoration in colors of unrecognized DPR, Donetsk People’s Republic, in honor of the Day of the city. In this year it’s the 150th anniversary since the foundation of the city. In such days much more people used to walk around the city, socializing, watching concerts, buying street food, taking part in entertainment. But not in the last 5 years since the rebel region had separated from Ukraine and an armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia supported separatists had started. The front line runs close to the borders of the city, therefore a lot of people, maybe half, maybe more, left the city and never come back. In fairness, it should be noted that the bulk of the inhabitants gather to celebrate the city’s Day in the central park, not far from this place. However, on better days, the streets of the city were filled with a way more.