Pavel Durov
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Pavel Durov, born on October 10, 1984, in Saint Petersburg, is a computer scientist and entrepreneur [1][2][3]. He holds citizenship in Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the United Arab Emirates [4][2][5]. Durov studied at the Faculty of Philology of Saint Petersburg State University [6] and is a member of Mensa International [7].
He is the co-founder of VK and Telegram, two notable works in the technology sector [2]. His sibling, Nikolai Durov, is also known in the tech industry . Durov’s contributions to digital communication platforms have established him as a prominent figure in software development and online privacy advocacy [2].
Key Facts
- Father: Valery Durov[6]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[7], Saint Kitts and Nevis[8], United Arab Emirates[9], France[10]
- Native language: Russian[11]
- Field of work: instant messaging[12], social networking service[13]
- Position held: chief executive officer[14]
- Educated at: Faculty of Philology of Saint Petersburg State University[15]
- Notable work: Telegram[16], VK[17]
- Member of: Mensa International[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Pavel Durov[20]
- Family name: Durov[21], du Rove[22]
- Given name: Pavel[23], Paul[24]
- Significant event: Первое интервью Павла Дурова Такеру Карлсону[25], arrest of Pavel Durov[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pavel Durov[27]
- Political ideology: libertarianism[28], natalism[29]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[30], Kod Durova[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32], English[33], Italian[34], French[35]
- Name in native language: Павел Валериевич Дуров[36]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[37], teetotalism[38], tobacco control[39]
- Name in kana: パーヴェル・ドゥーロフ[40]
- Owner of: Telegram FZ-LLC[41]
- Number of children: 100 at least[42]
- Start of work period: October 2006[43]
- Net worth: 200,000,000 euro[44], 2,700,000,000 US dollars[45], 2,900,000,000 US dollars[46], 15,500,000,000 US dollars[47]
- Sibling: Nikolai Durov[48]
Why It Matters
Pavel Durov has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include VK[51], a social networking service[52], in Russia[53], founded in 2006[54], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[55].
FAQs
Where was Pavel Durov born?
Pavel Durov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Who were Pavel Durov's parents?
Pavel Durov's father was Valery Durov[6].
What did Pavel Durov do for work?
Pavel Durov worked as a computer scientist[3] and entrepreneur[4].
Where did Pavel Durov go to school?
Pavel Durov was educated at Faculty of Philology of Saint Petersburg State University[15].