--- authorForm_old.tpl	2019-03-13 05:30:57.527000000 +0300
+++ authorForm.tpl	2019-03-13 05:30:57.527000000 +0300
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
 		disableSignatureSection=true
 		extraContentSectionUnfolded=true
 		countryRequired=true
+		emailIsOptional=true
 	}
 
 	{fbvFormArea id="submissionSpecific"}