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Dr. Victoria Doronina is a molecular biologist and a dedicated member of the Wikimedia community. Originally from Belarus, she earned her PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Edinburgh in 2001. Since 2006, Victoria has been an active contributor to the Russian Wikipedia, an administrator and participating in various Wikimedia projects, including Wikimedia Commons and Russian Wikinews. In 2021, Victoria was elected to the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, where she contributes to the Community Affairs Committee, Product and Technology Committee, and leads the Sister Projects Taskforce. She was reappointed to the Board in 2024 for a term extending until December 2027.
Sessions
Chat with the Wikimedia Foundation trustees about the pressing issues facing Wikimedia.
This session is part of the public consultations on Wikispore and Wikinews future as sister projects.
Participants will discuss the conditions for approving new projects, including sustainability, community support, and alignment with Wikimedia’s mission. Additionally, the session will explore the challenges facing Wikinews, potential reforms, and possible outcomes, such as revitalization, integration with other projects, or alternative solutions. Wikimedia contributors, project founders, and community members are invited to share insights, propose guidelines, and help shape policies that ensure the effectiveness and longevity of Wikimedia initiatives. Whether you’re interested in starting a new project or concerned about the future of Wikinews, this consultation provides a crucial platform for discussion and decision-making.
This session explores the ongoing challenges of achieving gender equity in Russian Wikipedia. Despite efforts to close the gender gap, women remain underrepresented as contributors and as article subjects.
A feminative is a word or grammatical form used to denote a female person or role, often derived from a masculine counterpart. Feminatives are common in many languages with gendered grammar systems, such as Russian, German, and Spanish. The lecture will describe a process of changing the policy for using feminatives in Russian Wikipedia articles. The case studies from Russian Wikipedia will highlight key obstacles and potential solutions. This session is essential for anyone interested in gender equity, Wikipedia’s editorial policies, and the broader impact of representation in digital knowledge platforms. By addressing these challenges, Wikimedia contributors can work towards a more diverse and balanced knowledge ecosystem that better reflects the contributions of women in history, science, politics, and beyond.