Pavel Durov
Founder and CEO of Telegram; co-founded the Russian social network VK.
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- Pavel Durov is a technology entrepreneur, born in Leningrad in 1984, best known as the chief executive of Telegram.
- He co-founded the social network VKontakte (VK) in 2006 and was its chief executive until he was forced out in 2014, after which he left Russia.
- With his brother Nikolai he developed Telegram in 2013, and the company moved to Dubai in 2017.
- In August 2024 French police arrested him over alleged lack of moderation on Telegram; he was released under judicial supervision.
Key facts
- Born
- 10 October 1984, Leningrad, Soviet Union1
- Education
- English and translation, Saint Petersburg State University (2002 to 2006)1
- Telegram
- Co-founded with Nikolai Durov in 2013; CEO; headquarters in Dubai from 20171
- VK
- Co-founded VKontakte in 2006; CEO until 20141
- Citizenship
- Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the United Arab Emirates and France (as of 2021)1
- Legal
- Arrested in France on 24 August 2024 over alleged lack of moderation on Telegram; released on bail under judicial supervision1
Roles
Leads
- TelegramOrganization
Chief Executive Officer source on Telegram
Before
Leads until 2014
VK (Chief Executive Officer) source on VK
Links
Sources
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