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Pavel Durov
#38 in the World · Age 41 · United Arab Emirates
Real-Time Net Worth
$13.00B
• +$0.00 (+0%) today
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About Pavel
Pavel Durov founded the messaging app Telegram in 2013 and runs it from Dubai. He earlier created the Russian social network VK before leaving Russia.
He holds Emirati, French, Russian, and St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship. Because Telegram is privately held, published estimates of his net worth vary widely.
Key Facts
- Founder of Telegram, one of the world's largest messaging apps.
- Previously founded the Russian social network VK.
- Holds four citizenships and is based in Dubai.
Net Worth History
| Date | World Rank | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B | |
| #38 | $13.00B |
Pavel's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Co-founded VK | Launched the Russian social network VKontakte (VK) with his brother Nikolai. |
| 2013 | Founded Telegram | Launched the encrypted messaging app Telegram with Nikolai after leaving VK. |
| 2014 | Left Russia | Sold his stake in VK and left Russia amid disputes over user data. |
| Today | Ranked #38 in the world | Pavel's net worth is an estimated $13.00B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
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