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Telegram Launches Official Support Bot for Premium Users

Telegram’s development team has quietly launched an official technical support bot, reports TG Info. The bot, named Smart Glocal and available under the handle @tgpb_support_bot, carries a verified checkmark confirming its authenticity. According to the report, the bot handles inquiries specifically related to Telegram Premium subscriptions processed through @premiumbot. Users experiencing issues with payments or […]

Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

Valery Fadeev, Chairman of Russia’s Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights, suggested that large Telegram channels and bloggers should be given the same rights and responsibilities as traditional media outlets. Speaking at a press breakfast on December 24, he told Vedomosti that such regulation has been discussed for several years and deserves renewed […]

Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic platforms rather than imposing outright bans. Daniil Arzhakov, a lecturer at Synergy University, told RuNews24.ru that banning Telegram under the current conditions would be both […]

Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of imposing online censorship, claiming Macron is “trying to silence online critics and turn the entire EU into a digital Gulag.” In a statement posted on the U.S. social platform X, Durov sharply criticized the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which he […]

No Telegram Block in Russia Yet

State Duma Information Policy Committee Chairman Sergei Boyarsky believes blocking Telegram now would be a mistake. He stated that Telegram won’t be blocked in Russia until all channels migrate to the Max messenger. Additionally, Telegram functions essentially as a social network. “Telegram hosts a vast number of channels with large audiences, including foreign and domestic […]

Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

Russians have flooded complaints about WhatsApp outages once again, with Roskomnadzor hinting at a full block in Russia. Sources tell RBK that since December 22, the messenger’s speed has dropped by 70-80%, but telecom operators aren’t to blame. MSK1.RU consulted experts on what’s next: Will Telegram face a ban like WhatsApp, and where will people […]

Durov Funds IVF Using His Sperm, Promises Inheritance to Children

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, a 41-year-old billionaire worth $17 billion, is funding full IVF costs for unmarried women aged 37 or younger who use his stored sperm at Moscow’s Altravita Clinic, and pledges to leave his estate to any children born. Durov, who relocated Telegram to Dubai in 2017, has six children with three women […]

English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

Kononov portrays Pavel Durov as diverging sharply from typical tech entrepreneurs, based on years observing him as a political phenomenon. Under Durov’s leadership, Telegram evolved into a billion-user media ecosystem with minimal content moderation, making it one of the world’s most controversial platforms that attracts users fleeing state oversight. The author links Telegram to Western […]

Putin: Telegram’s Russia Issue Is Solely Legal Compliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Telegram faces only one problem in Russia: adherence to national legislation. This comes amid mass user complaints starting in December 2025 about service disruptions, confirmed by outage trackers like Sboy.RF, though Roskomnadzor denied imposing new restrictions. On December 18, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined Telegram Messenger Inc., along with […]

Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

The average cost per view (CPV) for vertical videos in Telegram jumped 36.4% in 2025 to 4.42 rubles, according to Win2Win Communications. Short-form vertical videos have solidified as a key brand promotion format globally and in Russia, with campaigns now designed natively for this orientation rather than adapted later. Content increasingly uses recommendation-style formats like […]

    Vex Network

    Vex Network

    The @isavexincursionhappening channel, also designated as “Vex Network,” is a dedicated communication platform focused on monitoring Vex Incursion events within Destiny 2. Vex Incursions in Destiny 2 are time-sensitive, scheduled activities that occur in specific regions, and players seek to be informed precisely of their activation times and locations to…
    Game Channel
    MCPEMINE

    MCPEMINE

    The @modspe2 channel, frequently identified as “Minecraft Mods · Mods‑PE” or “MCPEMINE,” primarily focuses on content related to Minecraft Pocket Edition and Bedrock Edition. Its core function is to distribute add-ons for these mobile and Bedrock platforms, including mods, custom maps, texture packs, and other modifications that alter gameplay or…
    Channel English
    War Thunder

    War Thunder

    Warthunder is the official Telegram communication channel for the renowned military vehicle combat simulation "War Thunder," produced by Gaijin Entertainment. This channel functions as the primary conduit for developers to engage directly with the international gaming community. This channel's unique authority stems from its official designation and extensive coverage of…
    Channel English
    Gaming (TimeBucks.com)

    Gaming (TimeBucks.com)

    Gamingtimebucks is a Telegram channel focused on disseminating opportunities for earning real-world income or tangible rewards through interactive digital gaming. The platform functions as a hub for sharing monetization schemes and incentive-based gaming initiatives that provide monetary gains or valuable in-game assets. This platform's distinctive feature lies in its emphasis…
    Channel English
    GAME OVER – NEWS

    GAME OVER – NEWS

    GAME OVER NEWS (RU) is a Telegram channel dedicated to video game news, run under the tagline “Games News by Lord of the Bots.” The channel focuses on delivering gaming‑related updates to covering topics such as new releases, patches, events, and broader industry developments. While the exact posting style varies…
    Channel English
    Trump’s Empire Announcement

    Trump’s Empire Announcement

    Trump’s Empire Announcement is the official Telegram channel for the "Trump’s Empire" idle clicker game and its associated token ecosystem. It is closely integrated with the Trump’s Empire game bot on Telegram, where users engage in an incremental tycoon simulation focused on empire-building and competitive gameplay. The channel functions as…
    English Game
    VIRUS GAME

    VIRUS GAME

    VIRUS GAME is a prominent Russian-language gaming community with 880.4K members, focused on VIRUS GAME—a widely popular online multiplayer title that has engaged nearly one million players globally. This channel functions as the primary digital hub for all VIRUS GAME-related content, providing official announcements, updates, and a dedicated community space…
    Channel Russian
    BIRD TON

    BIRD TON

    BIRD TON is a revolutionary Telegram game channel that has taken the blockchain gaming world by storm. Launched in May 2024 and built on the TON network, this channel serves as the official hub for a game that has already attracted over 1.5 million players worldwide ​. What makes birdton…
    BOT Russian
    BLACK RUSSIA

    BLACK RUSSIA

    BLACK RUSSIA is the official communication channel for BLACK RUSSIA, an immersive role-playing game that has engaged a community of 1.2 million members within the Russian-speaking gaming ecosystem. This channel functions as the central information hub for all BLACK RUSSIA-related content, providing players with comprehensive updates, new feature releases, event…
    Russian Game
    Мир Supercell

    Мир Supercell

    Мир Supercell is the leading Russian-language digital media platform dedicated solely to Supercell's portfolio of mobile games, including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Hay Day. With a substantial subscriber base of 1.62 million and an engagement rate of 17%, it has established itself as the primary information…
    Channel Russian
    BOMBIE News

    BOMBIE News

    BombieNews is the official news channel for Bombie, a revolutionary GameFi project that's taking the mobile gaming world by storm. This channel serves as the primary hub for all updates, announcements, and information related to the Bombie ecosystem. With over 1.6 million followers on Telegram alone, it's clear that this…
    Channel Russian
    Quizarium

    Quizarium

    QuizariumBot is a high-velocity, engaging trivia automation on Telegram designed for multiplayer interaction within social or organizational groups. It facilitates real-time competitive quiz matches across diverse categories and difficulty tiers, suitable for casual entertainment or rigorous knowledge assessment. Users can initiate peer challenges, monitor performance via leaderboards, and enjoy seamless…
    BOT English
    Emoji Guesser

    Emoji Guesser

    Emoji Guesser is an interactive Telegram gaming bot designed to test users' emoji recognition skills. It offers an engaging user experience by presenting emoji sequences that players must interpret to identify corresponding phrases, words, or concepts. The bot supports multiplayer functionality, enabling competitive play among friends or groups, with score tracking…
    BOT English
    Tic Tac Toe Bot

    Tic Tac Toe Bot

    TicTacToes_Bot integrates the traditional Tic Tac Toe game into the Telegram platform. Users can engage in matches against friends or the AI bot within private or group messaging environments. The bot features inline mode functionality, enabling seamless initiation of games from any chat by entering the bot’s username. The gameplay…
    English Game
    FlaGuess Bot

    FlaGuess Bot

    FlaguessBot is an educational quiz application engineered to enhance users' knowledge of international vexillology. It challenges participants to identify countries from visual representations of flags, offering contextual hints and real-time score monitoring. This interactive tool combines entertainment with geographic literacy, making it a preferred resource for geography aficionados and individuals…
    BOT English
    PokéHunt

    PokéHunt

    PokéHunt is a Pokémon-themed Telegram automation tool that facilitates the capture, exchange, and combat of creature-like entities within group chats or private messages. The bot engages during ongoing conversations by introducing virtual creatures that users can attempt to capture via inline interface elements. Users can create profiles, monitor their creature inventories,…
    BOT English
    InventoryBot

    InventoryBot

    InventoryBot is a productivity Telegram bot that helps users manage personal or group inventories. It allows users or group admins to add, remove, update, and list items, track quantities, and maintain shared inventories—all through simple chatbot commands. The bot is especially handy in gaming groups (such as table-top RPGs or…
    Game BOT
    Icy Breaker

    Icy Breaker

    Icybreakerbot is an interactive Telegram application engineered for entertainment, team engagement, and icebreaker facilitation. It orchestrates social gaming, quizzes, and challenges to foster member familiarity and stimulate dialogue. The bot can deploy random inquiries, propose discussion topics, coordinate rapid competitions, or initiate polling—serving as a preferred tool for corporate team-building,…
    BOT English
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