Early Life and Education
Durov, the founder of Telegram, was born in 1984 in Leningrad, Russia. He grew up in a family of intellectuals and was educated at the Philology Department of St. Petersburg State University.
- Studied at the University of Turin in Italy
- Graduated with a degree in Computer Science
Career and Telegram
In 2006, Durov launched VK, a Russian social networking platform. However, due to disagreements with investors, he left the company in 2012. This led to the creation of Telegram, which was launched in 2013.
Telegram has become one of the most popular messaging apps globally, known for its end-to-end encryption and user-friendly interface.