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Pavel Durov, born on October 10, 1984, is a Russian-born entrepreneur best known for founding the social networking site VKontakte (VK) and the messaging app Telegram. In 2006, Durov launched VKontakte, which quickly became the largest social network in Russia and a significant player in the social media landscape. more Pavel Durov, born on October 10, 1984, is a Russian-born entrepreneur best known for founding the social networking site VKontakte (VK) and the messaging app Telegram. In 2006, Durov launched VKontakte, which quickly became the largest social network in Russia and a significant player in the social media landscape. In 2013, after a controversial exit from VKontakte due to conflicts with shareholders, Durov founded Telegram. The messaging app gained rapid popularity for its strong encryption and commitment to user privacy, attracting over 700 million active users by 2023. Durov's dedication to creating secure communication platforms has set him apart in the tech industry. He holds citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis and resides in Dubai. less

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"To meddle in other people's problems is to neglect your own"
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"I believe that in the future the rule of law will be replaced by the rule of algorithms"
Tags: Change, Future, Society, Justice, Technology
"We want to create services that are not just popular and profitable but also make the world a better place"
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"The best way to avoid becoming a celebrity is to continue doing the things you love"
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"Nothing else tears at our freedom quite like fear"
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"Few people outside the Telegram fan community realize that most of the new features in messaging appear on Telegram first, and are then carbon-copied by WhatsApp down to the tiniest details"
Tags: Social media, Messaging, Technology trends
"Obviously I do have political views—I'm a believer in the free-market economy; I also believe that without competition and respect for human rights there will be no progress because nobody will feel safe and free"
Tags: Freedom, Progress, Competition, Safety, Political beliefs
"Maybe we shouldn't be too dependent on politicians trying to make us believe that we are safe only because of their actions"
Tags: Leadership, Trust, Independence, Critical thinking, Politics
"Privacy is not for sale, and human rights should not be compromised out of fear or greed"
Tags: Freedom, Ethics, Integrity, Fear, Human rights
"To be truly free, you should be ready to risk everything for freedom"
Tags: Personal growth, Empowerment, Courage, Freedom, Independence
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