Nataliya Solovonyuk is asking: Were the Oct. 31 local elections honest?
Daryna Zhamska,
banker.
“No. Those in power greatly affect the elections, with fraud and a lack of information. People failed to get the real result they voted for. With the abolition of voting, we are turning into another Moscow.”
Andriy Bart,
waiter
“Yes, the elections reflected the mood of the people who voted. At every election, at least one group of people get what they want. If you do not like the president, choose another.”
Volodymyr Latysh,
retired
“Our people do not get those who they actually voted for. That’s because our politicians only [have] the desire to enrich themselves.”
Raysa Stavnyichuk,
retired
“We are disappointed in our president. During the campaign, he promised a lot, especially for retirees. After the election, I received a meager one hryvnia increase to my pension. Right now, the government thinks more about Russia than about Ukraine.”
Vadym Baks,
guard
“Partially. The technical side of the election was weak: problems with ballots, organizing elections and the reluctance of people to go vote. But I hope that the ruling party does not disappoint the expectations of their constituents.
Oleksandra Martynenko,
student
“The voters will get an honest result. Violations were not major, so we can say that the elections were successful.”
