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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 […]

Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

Mentions of artificial intelligence in Telegram channel advertisements exploded in 2025, reaching 244,000 posts—a 329% increase from the previous year—according to a joint study by Win2Win Communications and Telega.in. Analysis of over 1.5 million ad placements from 2022 to 2025 reveals a market shift: experimental AI references totaled just 4,200 posts in 2023 before jumping […]

Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

Despite ongoing pressure to ban Telegram in Ukraine, the platform saw explosive growth in 2025: Ukrainians increased payments fourfold to over UAH 30 million per month, from UAH 7 million in June 2024, according to monobank data cited in the Telemetrio study. While YouTube still leads total spending, Telegram shows the fastest growth. Ukrainian channel […]

India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

India’s telecom ministry has ordered major messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement continuous SIM binding to tackle cyber-fraud losses that topped ₹228 billion in 2024. Accounts must stay linked to the active SIM card used at registration, and providers have 90 days to comply. On web and desktop clients, users will be […]

Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

According to a study by MTS AdTech and social media management service LiveDune, blogs, video-focused channels, and news aggregators generate the highest reach and engagement on Telegram in 2025. The analysis shows that Telegram’s monthly active audience in Russia has reached about 105 million unique users, with people spending nearly 50 minutes per day in […]

    Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

    Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

    The Telegram channel "pozdravlenie_otkrytky" specializes in distributing electronic greeting cards, congratulatory messages, and celebratory visuals. It serves users seeking digital ecards or innovative methods to convey well-wishes for occasions such as birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other significant events. The channel consistently publishes a variety of vibrant, artistically designed digital cards…
    Photo Channel
    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    The Telegram channel "muathsattar1," also known as "𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)," is one of the largest Arabic-language photography channels on Telegram, with over 296,000 subscribers. It serves as a comprehensive platform for photography enthusiasts across the Arab world. The channel features a wide array of content targeted toward photographers and hobbyists…
    Channel Arabic
    Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

    Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

    This channel is among Telegram's largest and most active digital photo editing communities, specializing in Lightroom preset distribution. With a subscriber base exceeding 300,000, this platform serves as a primary resource for photographers, influencers, and design enthusiasts seeking ready-made color grading profiles for their images. The channel consistently offers both…
    Channel Russian
    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    This Telegram channel functions as a digital art community specializing in minimalist, aesthetic, and technology-inspired visual content. Its focus encompasses sleek imagery such as contemporary illustrations, mood-enhancing visuals, and curated collections designed to inspire. Subscribers are typically enthusiasts of digital art, design, and technological culture who appreciate curated visual portfolios,…
    Photo Channel
    Wallpaper | والپیپر

    Wallpaper | والپیپر

    The "wallpaper_4k3d" Telegram channel functions as a prominent digital wallpaper repository, with a subscriber base exceeding 439,000 members. It serves enthusiasts seeking to personalize their mobile devices, tablets, and desktop environments through high-resolution, visually compelling imagery. The channel specializes in 4K and 3D wallpaper content, featuring captivating visuals such as…
    Channel Farsi
    ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

    ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

    This Telegram channel caters to anime enthusiasts who seek to personalize their digital devices with anime-themed wallpapers and images. The channel consistently shares high-resolution anime backgrounds—suitable for smartphones, desktops, and tablets—that showcase popular characters, scenic visuals, and contemporary designs from various anime franchises. Subscribers are presented with visually engaging graphics,…
    Photo Channel
    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    The "@nKnnn" channel specializes in distributing animated GIF stickers tailored for Arabic-speaking audiences. Its content comprises a curated library of GIFs and static images designed for use in Telegram chats to convey emotions, reactions, or humor. The focus is on visually engaging and entertaining stickers that integrate smoothly within Telegram's…
    Channel Arabic
    Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

    Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

    This is a highly popular Russian-language Telegram channel specializing in the distribution of stickers, emojis, and memes. With nearly 2 million subscribers and a substantial daily viewership, the channel serves users seeking innovative, humorous, and trending sticker packs and emoji collections for their Telegram conversations. Content typically features direct download…
    Channel Russian