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[2026.1.23] Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

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Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

State Duma’s Vladislav Davankov rallies signatures for an open letter to Durov, pressing Telegram to open a Russian office to comply with law and avoid blocks.

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Russian Lawmaker Invites Durov to Open Telegram Office in Siberia

Novosibirsk deputy Darya Karaseva urges Durov to open Telegram office in Akademgorodok, pitching it as Siberia’s Silicon Valley amid open letter campaign for Russian presence.

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