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.