In Donetsk, I am often often. I usually get on the train or minibus. And lately (including in preparation for Euro 2012), the city has changed a lot.
A new (very beautiful) terminal of the airport was built, the train station was renovated (blue leatherette on chairs in the waiting room - super!), A new public transport has been purchased (which goes well on the main routes) and much more.
Donbass Arena Stadium and the park near him is undoubtedly very beautiful.
And a huge number of roses in the center is impressive. And in general, in the center pretty good.
Although, of course, as in any major city, in Donetsk adjacent shine and poverty. It is necessary to move away from the center - the dull lungs, dirt in the courtyards. It is possible and not to depart - the city is still industrial, Shakhtarsky and be cleaned to the brilliance it is problematic.
But Donetsk is actually very progressive, for there is money. What not to say about the Donetsk region.
I advise you to come and walk in the center. To admire the Donbass-Arena, go to the forged phi arch park, take pictures with the Beatles monument. And in order to understand this (and not the picture) nature of the city, you can make a circle on any suburban minibus. For example, Donetsk - Makeevka.