Flibusta was established in 2009 as a non-commercial digital library providing free access to a vast collection of books, primarily in Russian. It was often at the center of copyright disputes but remained popular due to its extensive catalog.
The following report summarizes the information regarding Alexander Alexandrovich Samokhvalov in relation to the Flibusta project. Project Overview: Flibusta Flibusta was established in 2009 as a non-commercial
Known by the online alias "Stiver," identified in various reports as Alexander Alexandrovich Samokhvalov. Project Overview: Flibusta Known by the online alias
The name provided, , is widely associated with the online library Flibusta . In September 2024, reports indicated that the creator and owner of the site, who used the pseudonym Stiver , announced he had been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. He was hospitalized with a large glioblastoma (brain tumor)
He was hospitalized with a large glioblastoma (brain tumor).
It is important to distinguish the Flibusta creator from the famous Soviet artist (1894–1971). The artist was a key figure in the Leningrad school of painting , best known for works like "Girl in a T-shirt" and his depictions of Soviet labor and sport.
He initially suggested the site might close soon as the servers were paid for only a limited time and he was no longer able to maintain them.