Discuss Data's mission is to transform the evaluation of research data from an individual to a collective procedure that benefits the whole academic community. Our innovative approach goes beyond ordinary research data repositories and offers an interactive online platform for ongoing expert discussions about the validity and usability of specific Data Collections as well as for broader debates about the Documentation of Data Collections, ethical issues and research methods. Our aim is to create a space for academic communication and for the community-specific publication, curation, annotation and discussion of research data on the post-Soviet region.