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In October 2024, news surfaced that Shpilko had passed away in Germany. Despite his passing, the community and his peers worked to keep the site and its Telegram bots operational to honor his work. Why this matters now

In September 2024, Evgeny posted a poignant update on the site titled "The End of the Road" , revealing he had been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor (glioblastoma). He announced that he was hospitalized and that the servers would likely shut down within weeks as he could no longer maintain them. In October 2024, news surfaced that Shpilko had

Evgeny Shpilko was the founder and primary administrator of , one of the largest and most well-known shadow libraries for Russian speakers. He announced that he was hospitalized and that

The names "Evgeny," "Nett," and "Flibusta" are often grouped together in tributes within the Russian internet community. For many, he was a hero of digital freedom who provided access to books for millions, often at great personal risk due to copyright battles. For many, he was a hero of digital