Russian Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Created by | Russian wiki community |
| Website | ru.wikipedia.org |
The Russian Wikipedia (Russian: Русская Википедия) is the version of Wikipedia written in the Russian language. This online encyclopedia started in May 2001. It currently has about 1,970,000 articles. This makes it the 7th largest Wikipedia edition in the world.
- Russian Wikipedia main page
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Exploring the Russian Wikipedia
The Russian Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia. It is a great place to find information on many topics. Just like other Wikipedias, it is written by volunteers from all over the world. These volunteers work together to create and improve articles.
How it Works
Anyone can edit articles on Wikipedia. This means that people who know a lot about a topic can share their knowledge. Other people can then check the information and make sure it is correct. This teamwork helps to make Wikipedia a reliable source of information.
Growth and Popularity
Since it started in 2001, the Russian Wikipedia has grown a lot. It has become one of the biggest Wikipedia editions. Many people in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries use it every day. It helps millions of users learn new things and find answers to their questions.
Images for kids
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Celebration logo for 500,000 articles. The phrase "half a lemon" is a fun way to say "half a million" in Russian.
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Awards won by the Russian Wikipedia. These include the "Golden Site" prize (2007) and four Runet Prizes (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010).
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This chart shows where people who view the Russian Wikipedia pages come from over time.
See also
In Spanish: Wikipedia en ruso para niños
