Wikipedia Translation Guidelines for Russian Content
Translating articles from Russian Wikipedia to other language versions requires a systematic approach to ensure quality, proper categorization, and legal compliance. Following established protocols helps maintain the integrity of the encyclopedia while expanding its global reach.
Key Facts
- Categorization: Specifying a topic via the
| topic =parameter is recommended for categories containing over 1,232 articles. - Quality Control: Unreliable or low-quality text should not be translated.
- Verification: Translators should verify content using references provided in the source article.
- Attribution: Copyright attribution is mandatory in the edit summary.
- Documentation: The
{{Translated|Ru|Девять преподобных}}template can be added to the talk page.
Content Quality and Categorization
When contributing a translation, the first priority is the quality of the source material. Translators are advised to avoid translating text that appears unreliable. To ensure accuracy, it is essential to verify the information against the references cited within the original foreign-language article.
Proper organization is equally important. In main categories that have already reached 1,232 articles, adding a specific topic using the | topic = parameter is necessary to aid in efficient categorization.
Copyright and Attribution Requirements
Because Wikipedia content is licensed, providing proper copyright attribution is a requirement for every translation. This must be done within the edit summary that accompanies the translation process.
The standard method for attribution is providing an interlanguage link to the source. For example, a model attribution summary would state: "Content in this edit is translated from the existing Russian Wikipedia article at [[:Ru:Девять преподобных]]; see its history for attribution."
Using Translation Templates
Beyond the edit summary, contributors may further document the origin of the work by adding the {{Translated|Ru|Девять преподобных}} template to the article's talk page, which serves as a permanent record of the translation source.
| Requirement | Action Needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Categorization | Specify | topic = |
Manage large categories (>1,232 articles) |
| Quality Check | Verify references | Prevent low-quality content |
| Attribution | Interlanguage link in edit summary | Copyright compliance |
| Documentation | Add template to talk page | Source tracking |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if the source text seems unreliable?
You should not translate text that appears to be of low quality or unreliable. Whenever possible, verify the claims using the references provided in the original article.
How do I handle attribution for a Russian translation?
You must provide a copyright attribution in the edit summary by including an interlanguage link to the source article, such as [[:Ru:Девять преподобных]].
Why is specifying a topic important for categorization?
In main categories that already contain 1,232 articles, specifying a topic helps organize the content and makes it easier for users to navigate.
Where can I add the translation template?
The {{Translated|Ru|Девять преподобных}} template should be added to the talk page of the article.
Where can I find more detailed guidance on this process?
Further instructions and comprehensive guidance can be found at Wikipedia:Translation.