Who is Pavel Durov? The Billionaire Behind Telegram's Rise

Pavel Durov, a Russian-born billionaire, founded Telegram, a messaging app competing with WhatsApp and WeChat.

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Durov created Telegram to offer a free, secure communication platform used by millions across the globe.

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Telegram is a key source of information in Russia and Ukraine, heavily used in the ongoing conflict.

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In 2014, Durov left Russia after refusing to shut down opposition communities on his VKontakte platform.

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Durov became a French citizen in 2021 and moved Telegram’s operations to Dubai in 2017.

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Durov values freedom over material wealth, owning no major property like real estate, jets, or yachts.

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In an interview, Durov shared his desire to remain independent, free from external control.

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Durov's vision has made Telegram one of the most influential communication tools in the world.

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