Dmitry Peskov said that he liked Lugansk because of its lack of pessimism. The Russian leader’s press secretary conducted a training program for representatives of the media and press services of the Lugansk and Donetsk people's republics.

In August, it was reported that the Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, visited the Donetsk People's Republic. He said that the city lived its own life, which, of course, was very joyful to see.