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Russia striker Dzyuba becomes voice on popular navigation app
MOSCOW, Aug 7, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Russia’s international striker Artem
Dzyuba, who became a national hero for his World Cup performance in the
country last month, is now the voice of a popular Yandex navigation service.
“We also watched the World Cup and also supported our team,” Russian
company Yandex said in a statement Monday.
“We are happy to inform that the voice of Artem Dzyuba, the Russian
national team’s striker, has appeared at Yandex.Navigator,” it added.
The company said Dzyuba recorded more than 120 phrases for the service
that is used by 16 million motorists a month.
Users will now be able to hear the footballer giving them directions and
warnings on Russia’s roads.
“I decided to support you on the road,” said 29-year Dzyuba, who scored
three goals in five World Cup matches and helped the Russian team reach the
quarter-finals.
“Wherever you travel to, I will be with you. I mean, my voice on
Yandex.Navigator. I’m very happy about it.”
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