Dear readers,
Since most of our team is from post-Soviet states, we would like to honor the creator of the Flibusta project, Stiver. Flibusta was a free online library that provided access to Russian-language literature, allowing free exchange of literature among users.
On October 22, 2024, after a month of being treated for glioblastoma, which was unfortunately not curable, Stiver passed away through euthanasia.
Today we would like to honor the memory of Stiver, who shared the same goal of providing free access to knowledge. Same as Flibusta, Z-Library was created in 2009 with the mission of giving everyone the opportunity to read and learn, regardless of their financial status. This man was able to bring his idea to life and create a place where the words and thoughts captured in books could circulate freely.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a man who has been a true asset to the book world. His efforts have made knowledge available to all, helping countless people broaden their horizons and discover new worlds of inspiration.
His memory will live on in our hearts as a symbol of the endless possibilities of the written word, a world that is truly open to all. We must continue his work of spreading knowledge and culture, and may his good deeds inspire us all.
Rest in peace, Stiver. Your contribution to making the world a better place through access to knowledge is immeasurable!
You're in the footage. I love your calm demeanor and seeing your intuition at work. You even check the EVF for framing/exposure and then switch back to the flip screen to give you that extra height needed
The composition wouldn't have been as good if you were slightly to the right like the other photographers.
Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of NPCC: China understands & supports Russia’s core interest & decisions. Re Ukraine, Russia was cornered by the U.S./NATO & had to defend itself & its people.