Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov is a Russian entrepreneur and the founder of the popular messaging platform Telegram, known for its emphasis on privacy and security. Durov gained prominence through his earlier creation of VKontakte, Russia's largest social networking site, which he was forced to leave amid political pressure. His insights into the competitive nature of Chinese education systems, particularly in relation to advancements in artificial intelligence, highlight concerns about the future of tech leadership and innovation in the United States.
Born on Oct 10, 1984 (40 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 14,635 | $180,000 | 140$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,687 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,719 | $250,000 | 191$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 492 | $5,500 | 4$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 112,406 | $1,500,000 | 1,170$ |
| Totals | 5 | 187,568,777 | 145,939 | $2,145,500 | 1,666$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram who reported a request from the head of French intelligence regarding conservative Romanian politicians.
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Montenegro:
Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram, which has been used to organize protests against Macron.
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Romania:
Pavel Durov is the owner of Telegram, which is affected by the restrictions on foreign applications in Russia.
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New Zealand:
Pavel Durov was indicted in France last August on charges including complicity in distributing child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking.
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Kazakhstan:
Pavel Durov shared information about the ongoing investigation against him in France, emphasizing that the accusations remain unfounded.
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United States:
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, co-founded VK, the developer of the Max messenger app.
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Montenegro:
Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram, which is headquartered in Dubai.
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Russia:
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, asked his father for advice for future generations.
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Peru:
Pável Dúrov launched the messaging app Telegram with his brother Nikolai.
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Russia:
Pavel Durov is the founder of Telegram, which he positions as independent and privacy-protecting.
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