Pavel Durov’s Russian biographer explains the tech-bro feudalism that drives Telegram
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Nikolay Kononov discusses his book on Pavel Durov and the political dynamics of Telegram.
Journalist Nikolay Kononov discusses his new book, “The Populist: The Untold Story of Pavel Durov and Telegram,” diving into the ideology and politics of one of the world’s most influential tech bros.
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