Hello, Codeforces. Friends.
I apologize, but today I will be a bit chaotic and mix personal with public. It just happened that way, I'm sorry.
Today, my mother passed away. It's hard for me to write this. Even just seeing it in text makes it feel like something from a nightmare.
She was extraordinary. It's difficult for me to articulate it right now, but take my word for it. It felt like all the best qualities one could imagine in a mother converged in her. I don't know any other people so kind, sincere, non-judgmental, capable of love, listening, befriending, supporting, and taking joy in the world around them, and bringing joy to their loved ones. Mom, it's already hard without you, it feels empty.
She had glioblastoma. It's an aggressive brain cancer that affects only a few people out of 100,000. I believe, I hope, that science will soon be able to tackle this disease. But for now, this diagnosis is a death sentence. Maybe some of you are or will be associated with medicine. I want to say thank you, I hug you.
Perhaps this is some form of catharsis, but visiting the Codeforces pages today, I pondered why I do this. What am I seeking here?
I want to enter another world. A world free from the insoluble problems of human ambition. A world where we discuss problems, algorithms, and programming.
The world is unjust and restless. It has black, white, blood-red, and some gray shades of unclear tones. But here, on Codeforces, I'm not looking for answers to all questions. I hug all of you and wish you peace, tranquility, and joy.
You may perceive this as a whim of mine, but now I don't want to see topics here that are considerably broader than programming, mathematics, and life outside our competitions. I want a united community, an intellectual oasis.
Focus on our competitions, not on global issues, will help me personally continue to be engaged in the community, develop and move it forward.
Please refrain from making posts, comments, or any other forms of expression on contentious topics like national/ethnic conflicts, politics, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and any other topics distant from programming competitions that might lead to disputes or conflicts. We won't solve these problems here, we just can't.
Give me some time, and I will likely hide the most contentious posts on these topics. Please refrain from publishing anything that is beyond or close to the boundary mentioned above. By publishing materials that contain signs of such discussions, be prepared for read-only mode and other administrative measures.
I realize that I'm now limiting Codeforces and diminishing the community's involvement in our lives. But this is how I feel today, and I ask for your understanding. I wish you peace and love.
M.
P.S. Please cherish your loved ones while they are with you. Give them your attention. Bring joy to them, love them.
UPD 1: Friends, thank you very much for your attention. I read all the comments and am grateful to everyone who supported me.
UPD 2: Yesterday the funeral took place. Thank you for your support. With your help, it's easier for me to get through all of this.
Rest in Peace!
I am grateful to your mother, Mike, for giving birth to such a beautiful son
May Allah give her a beautiful place in heaven.
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Probably because Mike is Christian, or his mother was, at least. He's Russian..
P.S: RIP is usually said by Christians, while "May Allah.." is Muslim.
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Just edited the comment to say. He's replying 'in Muslim' over a 'Christian' comment. Looks like enforcing, I guess(speaking from downvoters POV).
Otherwise, there is basically the exact same "May Allah.." right below, and it's upvoted.
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I'm not arguing from my POV, lol. I don't really care about it, as I don't really believe in any.
In Arab countries Allah is used by both and May Allah give her mercy or something is also used by both (Allah means God)
As I said before, I'm not really into it. If someone wishes you good be it Muslim, Christian or any other way, I don't think that's any bad. That's probably because I'm NEUTRAL with it.
However, if you look into it from a Christian POV, they don't believe in Allah. Yes, it means a god, but as far as I know, it means Muslim god, specifically. I haven't seen a Christian referring to his/her god as Allah. That's why one might say it's a "Muslim property", and seeing someone without any relation reply over a "Christian comment" in a "Muslim manner" might be seen as disproving Christianity and that's probably upsetting for some, I guess.
Yeah I get what you mean. I just wanted to make it clear. "haven't seen a Christian referring to his/her god as Allah" yeah you're right when they type in English but in Arabic they do say that. I personally think it's kinda weird to write Allah instead of God because it's not a name, it's not a word.
I would argue that it is pretty ignorant to praise a mother just because she gave birth to you. A mother is much more than a child-producing machine, she is ultimately an educator, a person who molds her child, a mold that will likely remain in that child's adulthood. In other words, a good mother is good not because she gave birth to you, but because she ensured you had a happy childhood and that you develop into a good adult.
With this in mind, an adoptive mother for example can absolutely be a good mother. Also, there are (at least in Romania) pretty many cases of biological mothers abandoning their children soon after birth.
Finally, notice that Mike praised his mother for exactly the reason above: she was "kind, sincere, non-judgmental, capable of love, listening", etc.
May Allah give her a beautiful place in heaven.
Sending my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, May her soul rest in peace.
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Deepest condolences Mike. May she rest in peace. Your community is with you.
May she become your mother in all your lives :)
So sorry for your loss Mike, I hope you are able to find comfort with your family and friends in this difficult time.
Сочувствую утрате, держись ;(
rest in peace...
I'm deeply sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It's clear how special your mother was. Your wishes for the Codeforces community are understood and respected. The Codeforces community is here for you, and we'll support you through this challenging time. Wishing you strength and peace.
I'm sorry for your loss :(
This news is disheartening. I wish you strength to pass through these hard times. Thank you for your contribution on cf and take care Mike :)
I'm sorry for your loss(
Rest in peace
I'm sorry for your loss.
Mother is the most special person in our Life. She made you so strong that you are holding this up!
She must be looking after you from the heaven and wishing you all the strength.
Stay strong! You made this beautiful world of programmers & everyone is here for you.
Sorry for your loss. She is now in better place and watches you.
Rest in peace.
my deepest condolences
We love codeforces.com as much as you do and wish the same vision for it as you. Thank you Mike for the amazing Codeforces and Polygon platforms!
R.I.P
rest in peace
I want to express my deepest condolences. I can't imagine what you're going through, but please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss Mike; at least your mother must have been proud of her son <3
rest in peace
I find you very strong for finding the strength to write this post and convey these important words to the community. I am pretty sure she is very proud to her son, that made one of the greatest impact to competitive programming.
I am so sorry to hear this. She will be always with you. I hope she is in the best world right now, rest in piece
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rest in peace :(
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R.I.P
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Sorry to hear that.
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I apologize for posting a few non-programming contents before. I have realized that I was naughty before and I promise will not to do that again. I will only improve myself and make contribution to CP community through blogs. And I'm so sorry to hear that mike :( hope your mom rest in peace.
Rest in Peace.
Oh I'm so sorry to hear about that......
Rest in Peace.
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It's a shame to hear it.
R.I.P.
Hope you will be all right
Rest in Peace
R.I.P.
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Competitive programming is magical in that everything has a fixed solution here. Through hard work, through insights, through careful implementation, it is always possible to reach it. It’s like Newtonian physics where the world is an accurate place, ready for you to discover , to understand.
Sadly, what we have around us is a world of chaos, of uncertainty, of unjust. Yet, we can still keep the magical aura here on Codeforces, where we rejoice for a newly discovered algorithm, comment in awe for a carefully crafted solution, or be inspired by a problem to create something greater and more beautiful.
May your mother rest in peace, and may we all keep Codeforces a warm home to return to.
Rest in Peace.
Rest In Peace, Of course, she was a great mother who raised a person like you.
RIP
I'm sorry for your loss. I also know this was certainly a hard decision to make, but I am confident that you're making the right one. I've said before that there are times and places where those conversations need to happen, just not right here. It breeds divisiveness within an otherwise close group of friends. Thank you for your leadership in the community.
My condolences. Please take care of your mental health
"Mom is the only miracle of nature from whom even death is powerless to separate us.” “The heart of a mother is a universal abyss of love, care and forgiveness.” “The only love I believe in is the love of a mother for her child.” “The only woman who will not allow her life to be given for her is her mother."
Rest in Peace, stay strong.
Sorry to hear that man
R.I.P
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RIP
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Hope this disease will be eliminated in the future and no one will die from it anymore
Rest in Peace
She is watching you from the sky. Rest in peace.
I hope that you can overcome this calamity in peace. Thank you to your mother because she raised you this way, my friend. Be strong, for we are all on the same path, which is death.
Rest In Peace
your mother is very proud of her son who has been able to bring smile , hope , ambition in lives of many people including me through this platform , honestly speaking if universe had given me chance to make only one wish , I would wish for Codeforces to live forever
I'm sorry about your loss. It must've been tough to bear. May her rest in peace… Thank you so much for creating this wondrous platform for us to discuss our common interest of computing amidst the chaos in the world. Sorry again for your loss.
May your maa finds the best place in heaven!! REST IN PEACE!
rest in peace.
I am very sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
Rest in Peace!
Rest in Peace!
It is Women's national day in here, my country. It should be a memorable day for any woman who are in my country, but somewhere in the world, there are still have some bad news about womens. I dont really know wat to say in your situation, but I hope you can pass this events and try your best in anything you can, so your mom from the other side will always be proud of you.
(Sorry if you dont really understand my word, since I am not really good in English)
Hope you will get better soon!
rest in peace, sending prayers to your family
You and Codeforces to our algorithm skills are just like a great mother to her kids. Thanks you Mike, we're all keeping you and your mother in our thoughts and prayers.
Im sorry to hear that, may her rest in peace
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R.I.P.
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I'm deeply sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Mike. I wish you strength to get through these hard times.
I just want to say that losing someone you love is incredibly difficult, but it becomes even harder when you experience multiple losses every day, and no one can truly understand your pain. This is because most social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, have implemented algorithms that often delete your posts and prevent you from sharing your sadness with others.
in that time, you will try to do everything to stop killing people who you love.
This is why some individuals post numerous messages about Palestine.
Once again, I'm sorry for your loss, Mike.
I just wanted to express my support for the people who have posted here on Codeforces.
Losing people is truly heartbreaking. :(
Rest in Peace
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Mike, Deepest Condolences from our side. May her soul rest in Peace.
rest in peace
Rest In Peace!
Михаил, прими мои соболезнования и соболезнования всех Орловских ребят, кто знал тебя и не знал. Утрата близкого человека это тяжело. Утрата матери, тяжело во сто крат. Пусть земля ей будет пухом. Держись, ты сильный !
Rest in Peace.
May Allah give her a beautiful place in heaven
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Rest in Peace!
R.I.P.
P.S. I support that M. will do.
Glioblastoma is terrible. I've had someone close to me die of this disease at just 24 years old, and it was just cruel. May she rest in peace.
I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Losing a mother is a profound and deeply emotional experience, and I can't begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling.
Your mother was a remarkable person who brought warmth, love, and countless cherished memories into your life. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all those she touched. Please know that we are here for you, and if there's anything that Codeforces community can do to support you, don't hesitate to reach out.
In this time of grief, may you find strength and comfort in the love and support of those around you. Remember that your mother's love and wisdom will continue to guide you, even in her absence. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and Codeforces is here for you if you ever need someone to talk to or lean on.
Rest In Peace.
I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your contributions to Codeforces. May she rest in peace.
Dont be Sad. Rest in Peace!
May her soul rest in peace !!
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Rip.
Rest in peace ;(
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I'm so sorry to hear that,and I'm sincerely eager to hug you.
Rest in Peace
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Сочувствую Вашей утрате.
Rest in peace
My deepest condolences. It may not mean much coming from a stranger on the internet, but the platform you've created has been a safe space for me, as for many on this site, to seek refuge from the unpredictability of the real world. Thank you.
That's sad for you. Hope you can overcome it soon to make more good contest.
Hope your mom rest in peace.
Rest In Peace.
I'm such an idiot. Sorry for your loss MikeMirzayanov Rest in Peace.
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R.I.P Give u hug Mike.
R.I.P
Мои соболезнования
My deepest condolences and may she rest in peace.
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I'm sorry to hear that... RIP
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жаны жәннаттан болсын!
Mike, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Reading your heartfelt words has left a profound impact on me, and I truly wish I could be there in person to offer some comfort.
I too experienced a similar pain when I was younger. I lost all of my parents before 16. Losing a loved one, especially a parent, is an indescribable agony that carves out a hollow space in our hearts. Every moment, every memory, suddenly becomes both a treasure and a heartbreak. The way you've described your mother resonates with me deeply. It's evident she was a beacon of love, warmth, and joy in your life, and the void left behind is immeasurable. I know words can never fully encapsulate the pain you're feeling, but please know you're not alone in this journey.
Sending you strength, love, and a tight virtual hug during this difficult time. If ever you need to talk or reminisce, please know that there are people here, including myself, who are ready to listen.
Rest in Peace!
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I was a bit annoyed about the mess at first, but I read this and felt guilty about myself. Patience is worthy here.
Sorry for your loss Mike, Rest in Peace!
As a medicine student who witnesses so many patients diagnosed with cancer, and a boy who lost my mother in junior high... Plz cherish your valuable time with your friends and family, instead of inciting meaningless hatred :)
Stay strong, Mike.
I personally strongly support your decision regarding topics. And want to send you a virtual hug. Thanks for all you do for us!
Rest in piece. Wish you the best.
Rest in Peace!
Rest in peace :(
May the almighty God rest her soul in peace.
Rest in Peace! Losing your parent is too heartbreaking :(
Rest in peace!
sending love <3
Rest in Peace!
Sorry for your loss.
I could feel the importance of a mother's inspiration whenever I saw Cristiano Ronaldo's mom in the gallery watching Cristiano on the pitch!
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May her soul rest in peace ! More love and strength to you and your family Mike !
Rest in Peace We will try hard to make Codeforces a better place as you want !!
I'm sorry about your loss. It must've been tough to bear. May her rest in peace… Thank you so much for creating this wondrous platform for us to discuss our common interest of computing amidst the chaos in the world. Sorry again for your loss. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE !!!
My condolences to you. May her Soul rest in Peace.
Михаил, мы сочувствуем вам.
Rest in peace, my deepest condolences.
A humble request, blog posts need to have report button to notify it to admin if content is not appropriate.
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Peace, not piece.
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R.I.P.
I can relate to this. And I think this is a big reason why I love programming contests. When I participate in a contest, all the sad and unpleasant things of my life gets washed away from my mind and I enter a state where I can think about nothing but the problems I am given. Thank you for this platform.
Bless.
My condolences & best wishes. Thank you for doing the amazing work you do.
I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
Om Shanti
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Rest in peace! More Power to you, Mike!
Мои соболезнования...
Deepest condolences Mike. May she rest in peace.
I 100% agree.
This place is a place for coding problems and algorithms.
Any time spent on anything else here is just time wasted.
May your mother rest in peace
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Rest in peace. We are here for you like you are always for us <3
dang sorry you're going through that man. I hope you are feeling better.
She will always be your lovely mother and will look upon you. Rest in Peace.
RIP
Stay strong brother
btw, the 10k mark was surpassed a few days ago, happy holidays!
indeed, it is so amazing and wonderful, happy holidays!
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Good luck with your mom in the heaven! Rest in peace. Mike, keep go on, death is just a process of life.
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My grandfather also passed away. And believe me, everything that is and will be in our family is all thanks to him. He was a very, very wonderful man. When I remember him, it becomes hard for me and I want to hug him very much. When I wrote the blog, I cried. He was really proud of me.
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May her soul rest in peace.
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May her soul rest in peace.
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This news is disheartening. I wish you strength to pass through these hard times. Thank you for your contribution on cf and take care Mike.