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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Offers to Pay IVF for Women Under 38 Using His Sperm

His offer follows reports that his stored samples are available only to unmarried women 37 or younger at a Moscow clinic.

Overview

  • Durov says he has already fathered more than 100 children via donation, describing his efforts as a civic response to declining sperm quality.
  • He has stated that donor-conceived children who can prove shared DNA may receive a share of his estate in the future.
  • An advertisement tied to Moscow’s Altravita Clinic drew dozens of inquiries and said he would cover IVF costs for eligible women under 38.
  • Altravita says access to his stored samples is restricted to unmarried women aged 37 or younger, and embryos are screened for genetic disorders.
  • A legal dispute with former partner Irina Bolgar continues, with her allegations reported by the Wall Street Journal and denied by a Durov spokesperson.