Do you use Russian now? To change the app's language, go to the «Меню»(bottom left)→«Настройки»(gear icon)→«Основные»(first line)→«Язык»(third line) and select «Английский»(first one).
新功能
We now plan routes with water transport like ferries and river trams. Just plan your trip as usual, and if going by water is more convenient, that’s the option we’ll show you.
Also don't forget about Good Places in Yandex Maps — people especially love and recommend them!