Required permissions
Some of the access rights and permissions required for Yandex Keyboard to work correctly are requested when you install the app. You can grant other permissions later using settings in the app or system settings of your device.
Input method confirmation
Required for text input.
Mobile internet access
Required to search for gifs and for voice input.
Access to contacts
Required so that you can add or edit contacts. Yandex won't do anything with your contacts without your knowledge.
Access to microphone
Required for voice input. Yandex doesn't use the device's microphone for other purposes.
Access to memory
Required to store dictionaries.