I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at RIA Novosti (Moscow, Moskva) in Aug 2015
Interview
First stage was online test of writing and editing skills. You need to complete 4 task (edit the text, propose proper ads, write press-release etc)
Within 3 weeks I got first meeting with an HR. It was 1-hour talk about my previous experience.
Second meeting was with 3 people board (direct chief & undirect chiefs). It wasa discussion about my prev jobs and Yandex position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experience on previous jobs, reason to change the job, understanding Yandex values
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at RIA Novosti (Moscow, Moskva) in May 2014
Interview
The interview was normal. I asked a couple of questions about the mapping.Than we talked about my possibilities. After that they took me a test ans I did it. All things were fun and easy.