The article is based on the findings of the public opinion poll carried out in the Altai Region and materials of the Altai Region's mass media and it shows how the peculiarities of regional legislative bodies representation in the information environment result into the low level of their legitimacy and public low awareness of their legislative activity. The author demonstrates that there is a distinct differentiation among the Altai Region Legislative Assembly deputies related to their outreach, most of them demonstrating the predominance of news about their professional activities over that one about their legislative activities. In addition, the author emphasizes an insignificant role of the political factions within the legislative assemblies in creating the positive image of the regional legislature. Both the political factions and deputies insufficiently use the legally guaranteed opportunities to inform their electorate about their law-making activities. That is why the public do not understand the role of the regional legislative bodies and opt out of participation in its formation. Moreover, scandals with deputies widely covered by journalists contribute to creating the Legislative Assembly negative public image.