23 December 2024

Serbest Entsiklopediya: a marathon to enrich the online encyclopedia

To mark the 17th anniversary of the Crimean Tatar Wikipedia, a marathon to enrich the online encyclopedia will be held from January 12 to 27, 2025. The event is organized by The Mission and the Wikimedia Ukraine NGO.

In the context of Crimea’s temporary occupation and Russia’s systematic policy of repression against the Crimean Tatars, preserving cultural heritage is particularly important. The Crimean Tatar Wikipedia fulfills a unique mission, serving as a tool of cultural diplomacy, a platform for education, and a medium for international dialogue.

As the only online encyclopedia in the Crimean Tatar language, it is an invaluable resource for promoting the history, culture, and language of the Crimean Tatar people. The marathon aims not only to increase the number of articles but also to enhance their quality, ensuring they meet appropriate informational content standards.

The Crimean Tatar Wikipedia currently hosts nearly 30,000 articles—a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of the Crimean Tatar language and the creation of open access to knowledge. However, despite this achievement, many critical topics remain underrepresented, and foundational articles are either missing or provide only minimal information. This applies not only to entries on science and technology but also to those covering the history, culture, and traditions of the Crimean Tatar people.

For detailed participation guidelines, suggested article topics for creation and expansion, visit the marathon page: http://crh.wikimedia.org.ua // available in the profile header (for Instagram).

Join our initiative to help shape a future where the language, culture, and history of the Crimean Tatars resonate in a free and open world!