Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has an older brother, Nikolai Durov, who is a renowned mathematician and programmer.
Nikolai co-founded Telegram with Pavel and serves as the platform’s technical architect.
The Durov brothers grew up in Russia, sharing a passion for technology and innovation. Nikolai’s expertise in algorithms and cryptography has been instrumental in Telegram’s security features.
Despite their success, both brothers maintain low public profiles, valuing privacy. Their collaboration highlights a strong sibling bond, blending Pavel’s entrepreneurial vision with Nikolai’s technical brilliance.
Together, they have built one of the world’s most secure and popular messaging platforms. (
