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Meet people in Donetsk

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Donetsk at a glance

  • Donetsk has a population of about 51,000.
  • It's part of Rostov.
  • It's about 840 km to Moscow, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Shakhty, about 71 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kamensk-Shakhtinsky (23 km), Masalovka (24 km) and Staraya Stanitsa (25 km).

Where to meet in Donetsk

Daytime dates suit a town like Donetsk: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Donetsk: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Donetsk?

Within 50 km of Donetsk there are 15 towns and cities — Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Gukovo and Dovzhansk among them — with more than 440,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Donetsk?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Donetsk and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Donetsk real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Donetsk?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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