Pavel Durov
Russian entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Telegram
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Pavel Valeryevich Durov is a Russian-born Emirati entrepreneur who is known for founding the social networking site VK and the app Telegram Messenger. He is the younger brother of Nikolai Durov. As of 29 September 2022, his net worth is estimated at US$15.1 billion. In 2022, he was recognized as the richest expat in the United Arab Emirates, according to Forbes. In February 2023, Arabian Business named him the most powerful entrepreneur in Dubai.
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![]() Telegram app founder Pavel Durov arrested at airport in France Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published | |
![]() Shocking Arrest: Pavel Durov, Telegram Founder, Arrested Amid Criminal Charges Tied to Russia Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:56Published | |
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Telegram will 'probably' hit one billion users within the year - what is it and why is it so popular?Telegram, one of the world's biggest social media networks, "will probably hit one billion active monthly users within the year", according to the app's billionaire founder Pavel Durov.Sky News - Published | |