Maxim Lepushenko
Maxim Lepushenko is a prominent Belarusian Wikipedia administrator, known for being one of the oldest active editors in the Belarusian section. He has held the administrative flag since 2007 and is recognized for his expertise in ancient Belarusian history, while also focusing on maintaining order and moderating disputes within the community. His recent detention has drawn attention to the increasing repression faced by Wikipedia contributors in Belarus.
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Maxim Lepushenko received a suspended sentence for participating in protests.
Кто тот редактор белорусской Википедии, которого посадили на два года за «дискредитацию Беларуси»?
Belarus· 2025-11-17
Maxim Lepushenko, a Belarusian Wikipedia administrator, was sentenced to 'home chemistry' for participating in protests.
Администратор белорусской Википедии Максим Лепушенко вышел из СИЗО, получив «домашнюю химию»Belarus· 2025-08-30Maxim Lepushenko is recognized as a political prisoner.
Признали политзаключенными еще 4 человекаBelarus· 2025-06-17
Maxim Lepushenko is one of the oldest active editors of the Belarusian Wikipedia and the most experienced administrator.
Задержали администратора белорусской Википедии Максима ЛепушенкоBelarus· 2025-05-17