The Head of Telegram Intends to Bequeath His Wealth to His Extended Brood of Over a Hundred Offspring
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Meet Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, who's gained quite a unique family structure. With six children born from three different partners and over 100 more from anonymous sperm donations via a Russian IVF clinic, Durov is the unofficial "father" to 106 children[1][2].
In a recent interview with Le Point, a French news outlet, Durov discussed his plans to pass on his $17 billion fortune to all of his offspring. He's penned a will that outlines how his riches will be divided amongst his extended family[1].
So, how did this billionaire amass such a large family? It all started with his role as the official father to six children from his personal relationships. However, Durov's ongoing donations to the Russian IVF clinic led to over 100 children being born with his genetic makeup[1][2]. Last year, the clinic even offered free treatment to women willing to accept Durov's sperm[1].
Durov stated in the interview that he considers all of his children as equals, whether they were conceived naturally or through his sperm donations. He assured Le Point that each of his children will receive equal rights and inheritance[1].
The billionaire has planned for his children to access their inheritance in thirty years, emphasizing the importance for them to learn self-reliance. Durov expressed that he wants his kids to live normal lives, free from being dependent on their bank accounts[1].
In light of his recent legal troubles, Durov is starting to consider the future of his family line. His work, especially Telegram, has faced accusations of being a haven for criminals, extremists, sexual predators, and terrorists[1]. Last August, Durov himself was arrested in Paris after being accused of allowing such activities on the platform[1]. Although Durov was eventually released on bail, he is currently barred from leaving France, pending the ongoing investigation into the site[1].
When asked about the allegations against him, Durov brushed them off as "absurd" and asserted that there's no evidence showing he's ever been involved in criminal activity[1]. "Simply because criminals utilize our messaging service, among several others, doesn't make us criminals," he said, adding, "Nothing has ever been proven, showing that I am, even for a moment, guilty of anything"[1].
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- Pavel Durov, the tech billionaire CEO of Telegram, intends to use his $17 billion fortune to fund the future of his extended family, which includes 106 children, some conceived naturally and others from anonymous donations via a Russian IVF clinic.
- Durov, despite his legal troubles, remains optimistic about the future of technology and debuts his plans to surprisingly involve celebrities, politics, general news, and tech in the lives of his offspring.
- As Gizmodo reported, Durov's ongoing donations to the Russian IVF clinic have led to over 100 children being born with his genetic makeup, and last year, the clinic even offered free treatment to women willing to accept his sperm.
- With the children set to receive their inheritance in thirty years, Durov has made it clear that he wants to mingle future technology with entertainment, ensuring that his kids live normal lives free from the constraints of excessive wealth.
