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Sakhalin Court Rules in Telegram Bot Contract Dispute

A Russian media outlet reports that residents of Sakhalin faced a blocked Telegram experience after an order-related dispute with a Telegram bot developer. A civil case in the Dolinsky City Court concerned a contract to develop a Telegram bot capable of generating AI-based video content through an avatar. The contract required the developer to create […]

Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

Telegram has evolved from a messaging app into a full marketing ecosystem. New data from eLama and Telemetr show that a majority of advertisers on Telegram come from small businesses, with high perceived effectiveness of campaigns.  Direct buys remain common, while larger brands explore Telegram Ads, bots, and special projects. Most advertisers spend modest monthly […]

Midas Probe: Chernyshov Suspicion Spurs Sparse Telegram Coverage

Ukraine’s investigative authorities released the latest installment of the “Midas” corruption case in the energy sector, revealing that former deputy prime minister Aleksey Chernyshov received funds through a scheme documented by law enforcement. Several prominent Ukrainian Telegram channels with millions of followers reportedly ignored the briefing, drawing attention to uneven media coverage of NABU’s disclosures.  […]

PIK Residents Struggle with Telegram Access as Lovit Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

Residents of Moscow’s new-builds by developer PIK are facing widespread issues accessing Telegram because the sole internet provider in those complexes, Lovit, has begun blocking the service over Wi‑Fi connections. Users report slow media loading and delayed message delivery; Telegram works normally when switching to mobile data.  The situation has drawn scrutiny as the Federal […]

Notis AI Brings Seamless Voice-First Help to Telegram and WhatsApp

Notis AI is a voice-first productivity assistant that runs inside WhatsApp and Telegram. The tool itself is not a standalone app; it integrates smoothly with Notion and other apps to streamline workflows. Its standout feature is voice input, coupled with deep contextual understanding that goes beyond generic chatbots.  If a user spends much of the […]

Telegram Tests Auction-Based Gift Distribution in Beta

Telegram is piloting an auction-based gift distribution in its iOS beta. The system allocates 50 gifts per round to the top 50 bidders, with bidding positions rolling over to subsequent rounds if they drop out of the top 50. If a bidder does not win in the final draw, their stars are refunded in full.  […]

Russian Microbloggers Tap Telegram for Major Revenue in 2025

A Russian media outlet reports that microbloggers on closed Telegram channels earned nearly 1 billion rubles between April and September 2025 through paid subscriptions, donations, and merchandise. Tribute-Lenta analysis cited by Infox.ru indicates more than 8,300 authors with audiences under 500 followers generated income from paid subscriptions, donations, and tips totaling over 990 million rubles, […]

Telegram and Perplexity: AI Integration Talks Stall

Telegram’s reported move to offer Perplexity’s AI-powered search inside the app would have represented a major integration, with discussions reportedly valuing the potential collaboration at hundreds of millions of dollars. Telegram channels and insiders claimed Perplexity was negotiating an official integration for Telegram and other platforms, potentially including Snapchat, with a proposed one-year embedding deal […]

Russia Bans Telegram Voice-Deception Information

A Moscow court has banned information about voice-deception services offered via Telegram bots. The prosecutor’s office request was approved, with the court stating that easy access to such services could foster a belief that crimes can be committed with impunity and undermine state authorities.  The ruling also notes that using these bots would violate federal […]

Telegram CEO Paves Way with Discipline: No Alcohol or Sugar

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov advocates a highly disciplined, minimalist lifestyle aimed at preserving mental clarity and physical health. In a recent discussion with AI researcher Lex Fridman, Durov described his daily regimen, including a strict diet, a fasting routine, and complete avoidance of “addictive” substances. He argues that success for a billion-user platform depends on […]

    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…
    Russian Game
    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…
    Channel Russian
    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…
    Russian Game
    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…
    BOT English
    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…
    English Game
    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…
    BOT English
    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,…
    Game BOT
    GamerDB

    GamerDB

    GamerDBBot is a specialized Telegram bot designed for the gaming community, facilitating direct access to comprehensive game metadata within the messaging platform. It enables rapid retrieval of detailed information across a broad spectrum of video titles, including release timelines, genre classifications, platform compatibility, user ratings, and developer profiles. Users can…
    BOT English
    Empire Game

    Empire Game

    Empire Game is a prominent Telegram community with over 750,000 members, focused on its flagship mobile strategy game. Participants are motivated to prepare for engaging combat scenarios, fostering collaboration for in-game events and reward acquisition. The channel provides consistent updates, feature releases, and event notifications tailored to the Empire Game…
    Channel English
    Пекарня (pekagame)

    Пекарня (pekagame)

    Пекарня (Pekagame) is a Russian-language gaming-focused Telegram channel. Its tagline translates as “Computer games are to blame for everything,” reflecting its theme of humor, gaming culture, and community banter about video games. The channel shares game-related memes, news, reviews, discussions, and gaming lifestyle content.
    Channel Russian
    Standoff 2

    Standoff 2

    This Telegram channel is focused on the popular mobile first-person shooter Standoff 2. It functions as a community platform for enthusiasts and players, disseminating the latest game patches, tactical guides, gameplay strategies, event notifications, gameplay footage, and news pertinent to Standoff 2. Subscribers can access content such as competitive esports…
    Channel Russian
    GAME_doc

    GAME_doc

    This Telegram channel specializes in disseminating industry news, product reviews, and updates related to the latest video game titles and development advancements. It curates content for both gamers and game developers, offering app and game evaluations, launch announcements, and development insights. Posts frequently feature links to new game releases, analyses…
    Russian Game
    LITEAPKS.COM – Official

    LITEAPKS.COM – Official

    Liteapks is a prominent Telegram channel specializing in distributing modified (mod) Android applications and games. The platform positions itself as the “Fastest, Safest & Most Stable Mods on Earth,” serving as a comprehensive repository for downloading customized applications and gaming content. It emphasizes rapid download speeds, secure and verified files,…
    Channel English
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