Pavel Durov left the post of general director of Vkontakte. No that's not a joke

That's all. Quite expected.

As a result of the events that followed the change in the shareholder structure of VKontakte in April 2013, the freedom of action of the CEO in managing the company was significantly reduced. It is becoming more and more difficult to defend the principles that were once laid in the basis of our social network.

Following my brother, who left the position of technical director in the middle of last year, I disclaim the duties of the general director of VKontakte.
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Thanks to all users who supported and inspired me these 7 years. I will continue to participate in the life of VKontakte as a founder, but I am not interested in formal posts in the new conditions.

In contact with you,
Pavel Durov

Let me remind you, earlier, Pavel sold his 12% share to Ivan Tavrin, CEO of MegaFon.