Synopsis
A millionaire Russian technology billionaire said that he has contributed to over 100 couples globally with sperm donations. Comparable to another Internet tycoon, his journey includes building significant social media platforms, overcoming obstacles in politics, and pushing for the de-stigmatization of sperm donation.
The Russian millionaire Pavel Durov, who founded the social media companies Telegram and VK, has disclosed that he is the father of more than 100 children worldwide. His inventive contributions to Russian social media have helped him earn a wealth of £13.6 billion. In a Telegram post, Durov revealed that he became a prolific sperm donor, helping over 100 couples in 12 countries conceive while being single and living alone, as per the reports of The U.S. Sun.
The journey to sperm donation
Durov got involved in sperm donation 15 years ago when a friend in need of his assistance with infertility asked for it. He was initially amused, but after seeing how serious the request was, he agreed to provide sperm. The clinic advised him that there was a lack of "high-quality donor material," which persuaded him to make a donation. Although Durov stopped donating years ago, his frozen sperm is still accessible for usage in an anonymous manner. He felt satisfaction in his contribution to reducing the worldwide scarcity of healthy sperm.
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Business ventures and political struggles
Durov, often compared to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, founded VK in 2006 and Telegram in 2013. His entrepreneurial success faced political challenges when he refused Kremlin requests to access VK profiles of Ukrainian protesters. This defiance led to his ousting as VK’s CEO in 2014 and forced him to flee Russia. Now a resident of the UAE, Durov also holds citizenship in St. Kitts & Nevis and France. Telegram, currently valued at £23.5 billion, remains a significant part of his wealth.
Family and future plans
Durov has two known children with his ex-partner Daria Bondarenko, although their identities remain private. Forbes Russia named them among the nation's richest heirs in 2021. Despite the risks, Durov plans to open-source his DNA to help his biological offspring find one another and aims to destigmatize sperm donation, encouraging more healthy men to donate.
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Comparisons with Elon Musk
Durov’s actions are compared to Elon Musk, who has fathered 11 children. Musk has voiced concerns about global depopulation, despite scientific evidence to the contrary, and has actively contributed to repopulation efforts. The UN predicts the world population will exceed 10 billion by 2100, debunking the underpopulation crisis claim.
FAQs
Why did Pavel Durov start donating sperm?
Pavel Durov started donating sperm 15 years ago when a friend with fertility issues requested his help. He was persuaded by a clinic's need for high-quality donor material.
What challenges has Pavel Durov faced in his career?
Pavel Durov faced political challenges in Russia after refusing Kremlin requests to access VK profiles of Ukrainian protesters, leading to his ousting as VK’s CEO and his departure from Russia.
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