Yandex browser was launched on the 1st of October this year, and, despite it’s far from being a big player in the market, is gaining popularity among Russian users.

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While still being far behind the most common browser in Russia Google Chrome, the grows curve of Yandex Browser usage looks pretty good.

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Recently Yandex launched a Turkish version of the browser with integrated Yandex services, such as translator, anti-virus, and maps. Just like Google did in Russia, Yandex launched a TV advertizing campaign in Turkey to promote their browser. The main USP, as it looks, is the speed.

 

Yandex currently holds around 1% market share in Turkey, but plans to become the “second search engine” there, eventually taking control of 20% of the Turkish search market.

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