Edit History Dataset for Russian and Ukrainian Wikipedias

DescriptionThis dataset accompanies ongoing research aimed at exploring the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wikipedia's editorial activity. It includes a comprehensive collection of edits made in the Russian and Ukrainian Wikipedias during the years 2022 and 2023. Unlike other datasets with specific filtering, this collection encompasses all recorded edits, capturing a complete and unbiased snapshot of editorial activity during this pivotal period.

The dataset's primary purpose is to facilitate research into how geopolitical events influence collaborative knowledge production. By analyzing these edits, researchers can examine shifts in editorial patterns, content focus, and user contributions during a time of significant social and political upheaval.

Dataset Details:

Number of Languages: 2 (Russian, Ukrainian)

Observation Period: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023

Use Case: Intended for studying editorial dynamics, geopolitical influence on online collaboration, and Wikipedia activity during the Russia-Ukraine war.

Features: Each record includes metadata such as revision IDs, timestamps, user details, and textual content added, removed, or altered.

Data Filtering: No Bots edits are available in the dataset.

Researchers and practitioners can utilize this dataset to investigate the interplay between global events and online content creation, contributing to a broader understanding of how Wikipedia responds to real-world crises.