Billionaire Pavel Durov made his fortune building two influential social media giants with close links to Russia. Now, his tech legacy is under threat
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Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old founder of VK and Telegram, faces scrutiny as Telegram's alleged criminal activities lead to his arrest in Paris.
Durov's entrepreneurial journey from Russia to establishing Telegram reveals a saga of innovation while raising concerns about free speech and content moderation.
Despite his wealth, Durov's legacy is now debated amidst his recent detention, with notable figures like Elon Musk reacting to the implications for tech and free speech.
His life, marked by overcoming early doubts about his potential, has evolved from the underdog story to a pivotal figure in modern tech conversations.
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