Avroid Tavro for Aurora OS now public: Telegram client expands in Russia

Avroid, a Russian software developer, has opened public access to Tavro, the mobile Telegram client tailored for the Aurora operating system. The announcement appeared on the official Aurora OS blog, signaling a broader availability of Telegram’s messaging experience on this domestic, open source platform. Tavro supports seamless text messaging, file sharing, chat creation, and organizational tools for folders and archives, while also enabling voice calls between Telegram users. The free version provides the core functionality found in the paid edition, though with certain limitations that distinguish the two releases. Tavro’s installer is downloadable directly from Avroid’s official site, and the company has indicated that the app will remain free through the end of 2024. Tavro’s release comes in a context where Aurora OS is developed by Open Mobile Platform, a Russian firm, and is listed in the Unified Russian Software Register. It holds the certifications required by FSTEC and FSB, underscoring its compliance and security posture. The move also sits against the backdrop of Telegram’s global resilience narrative, including discussions surrounding Telegram during periods of widespread Internet disruption.