Flibusta is one of the largest and most well-known independent digital libraries in the Russian-speaking segment of the internet. It was founded in 2009 by a user known as "Stiver" as an alternative to the commercialized "Librusec."

In late 2024, the site's founder, Stiver, announced he was terminally ill and that the servers would likely shut down. However, following an outpouring of support and community organization, it was later reported that the library would continue to function under new management or community maintenance, ensuring the massive archive remains available to the public.

: Flibusta maintains an official ".onion" address accessible via the Tor Browser, which bypasses regional censorship and ISP blocks.

: One of the most popular methods today. Users can search for and receive book files directly within the Telegram app.

: The main website is frequently blocked by Roskomnadzor in Russia, forcing the library to move to new domains or "mirrors."