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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 […]

    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…
    English Game
    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…
    Game Channel
    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,…
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    Мир Supercell (mir_supercell)

    Мир Supercell (mir_supercell)

    This Telegram channel focuses on Supercell's portfolio of mobile games, including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and other titles developed by the company. The channel primarily disseminates game strategy guides, updates on new features and patches, tournament announcements, player tips, clan recruitment notices, and community showcases. It functions…
    Channel Russian
    EAFC26 | FC26

    EAFC26 | FC26

    This Telegram channel is focused on providing fans with updates, news, and content related to EA Sports FC (Electronic Arts Football Club) titles. It offers gamers the latest information on the EA Sports FC franchise, including game patches, player card updates, strategic guides, promotional events, and community tournaments. Subscribers who…
    Channel Farsi
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