What you need to know about Telegram founder Pavel Durov

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov, aged 39, has a net worth of $15.5 billion, according to Forbes. He holds citizenship in France, Russia, the Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and the UAE.  In October 2020, Durov shared the life rules that help him maintain a youthful appearance.  The billionaire advises avoiding alcohol, getting plenty of sleep, not overeating, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding meat, and living alone.  He considers avoiding alcohol his most important rule, while finding more time for sleep is the most challenging.  What else is known about the Telegram founder? READ MORE:  https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-30/What-you-need-to-know-about-Telegram-founder-Pavel-Durov-1wt9NTIKRKo/p.html    #Telegram #Durov #FreeDurov

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00:00Pavel Durov, billionaire and founder of Telegram, is making headlines after facing charges from French authorities.

00:06Let's explore the man behind one of the world's most popular messaging apps.

00:10Born in October 1984 in Leningrad, Pavel moved to Italy at age 4 when his father secured an academic position there.

00:17Although passionate about programming, he pursued English philology and translation at St. Petersburg University.

00:24In 2006, Pavel and his brother Nikolai launched VKontakte, Russia's leading social network inspired by Facebook.

00:31Facing increasing pressure from Russian authorities, Pavel sold his stake and left Russia in 2013,

00:37ultimately settling in the United Arab Emirates.

00:40That same year, he founded Telegram.

00:42Emphasizing its privacy, the messenger quickly grew, reaching over 900 million users in 2024.

00:49All attempts to block Telegram have only boosted its popularity.

00:53Now, with an ongoing investigation in France, will Telegram's growth be affected?

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