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Information About the .RU Domain Zone

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Zone
.RU
Fast overview with live statistics and search tools.
Search scope
All active domains
Filtered by the selected domain zone only.
Number of domain names
5,945,408
as of July 28, 2026

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Overview of the .ru Domain Zone

Domain length distribution by number of characters

The .ru domain zone is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Russian Federation. It serves as a digital identifier for entities associated with Russia, including businesses, organizations, and individuals. The primary purpose of the .ru domain is to facilitate online presence and communication for Russian-speaking users and entities, promoting local content and services.

Maximum domain name length

Visual comparison against the reference scale for the selected zone .ru.
Zone statistics
Maximum length
63
characters in .ru
Domains with this length: 82
Zone: .ru
Selected zone
.ru
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Maximum length
63 characters
Longest domain length found in the latest snapshot.
Domains at max length
82
How many domains have this exact length.

Historical Context

Character frequency in domain names

Most frequent symbols for the selected zone ru.
Zone statistics
Selected zone
ru
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Top symbol
a
5535521 occurrences in the latest snapshot.
Total occurrences
56994318
Sum of the shown top symbols.
# Symbol Occurrences
1 a 5535521
2 o 4814164
3 e 4679727
4 r 3986382
5 i 3853191
6 s 3609253
7 t 3574550
8 n 3136430
9 l 2659029
10 m 2133828
11 k 1952590
12 d 1742772
13 p 1740602
14 c 1635409
15 v 1610277
16 u 1583987
17 h 1257158
18 g 1224416
19 b 1202529
20 y 1031849
21 f 817885
22 z 611213
23 w 385041
24 x 310215
25 2 273324
26 1 254862
27 4 183300
28 3 172387
29 0 171191
30 j 164040
31 7 158055
32 6 132641
33 5 128447
34 8 101876
35 9 95781
36 q 70396

The .ru domain was created on April 24, 1994, during a period of significant technological advancement in Russia following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The initiative to establish the .ru domain was led by the Russian Institute for Public Networks (RIPN), which aimed to provide a national identity in the rapidly evolving internet landscape.

Most common first character in domain names

Distribution of the first character for the selected zone ru.
Zone statistics
Selected zone
ru
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Top first character
-
0 domains start with this character.
Characters covered
37
How many first-character groups are present in the latest snapshot.
# First char Domains count
1 - 0
2 0 5335
3 1 33056
4 2 20512
5 3 14439
6 4 9696
7 5 7567
8 6 4919
9 7 9884
10 8 5224
11 9 6154
12 a 503728
13 b 283978
14 c 259267
15 d 289170
16 e 217994
17 f 193530
18 g 223310
19 h 116591
20 i 200506
21 j 49490
22 k 283392
23 l 219209
24 m 444949
25 n 198240
26 o 169058
27 p 381168
28 q 19330
29 r 267331
30 s 595506
31 t 305930
32 u 88198
33 v 233359
34 w 99419
35 x 21193
36 y 60456
37 z 101133

Administration

Character distribution in domain names

How character groups are distributed across the selected zone.
Domains: 5939847
Total characters
58931452
All counted characters in the zone dataset
Vowels
21488697
36.46% of all domains
Consonants
33808858
57.37% of all domains
Digits
1668876
2.83% of all domains
Hyphen
1965021
3.33% of all domains
Other
0
0% of all domains
Vowels (21488697 · 36.46%)
Consonants (33808858 · 57.37%)
Digits (1668876 · 2.83%)
Hyphen (1965021 · 3.33%)
Other (0 · 0%)

Today, the .ru domain is managed by the Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ (CC). This organization is responsible for the technical and administrative aspects of the domain zone. The CC operates under the oversight of the Russian government and collaborates with various national and international bodies to ensure compliance with internet governance standards.

Domain names with numbers and letters

Structure of domain names by character type for the selected zone.
Total: 5946733
Only numbers
24938
0.42% of all domains
Only letters
3660994
61.56% of all domains
Numbers and letters
540774
9.09% of all domains
Other
1720027
28.92% of all domains
Breakdown total
5946733
Sum of all visible categories.
Selected zone
ru
Only domains from this zone are included.
Only numbers (24938 · 0.42%)
Only letters (3660994 · 61.56%)
Numbers and letters (540774 · 9.09%)
Other (1720027 · 28.92%)

Registration Policy


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 pro 182291 3.07
2 go 148642 2.50
3 my 53358 0.90
4 one 46283 0.78
5 shop 40225 0.68
6 car 39946 0.67
7 tech 39174 0.66
8 top 37901 0.64
9 net 37334 0.63
10 lab 30827 0.52
11 market 25917 0.44
12 online 24209 0.41
13 club 23641 0.40
14 new 22755 0.38
15 star 21693 0.37
16 web 21281 0.36
17 dev 21102 0.36
18 app 19764 0.33
19 info 18636 0.31
20 home 16599 0.28

Registration of .ru domains is open to a wide range of applicants, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. However, there are specific requirements and limitations:


Hyphen usage in domain names

Comparison of domain counts with and without hyphens for the selected zone.
Total: 5939083
With hyphen
1717416
28.92% of all domains
Without hyphen
4221667
71.08% of all domains
With hyphen (1717416 · 28.92%)
Without hyphen (4221667 · 71.08%)
  • Applicants must provide valid identification, such as a passport for individuals or registration documents for companies.
  • There are no restrictions based on citizenship or location, allowing international entities to register .ru domains.

The procedure for obtaining a .ru domain typically involves:


Popular numeric tokens in domain names

# Token Domains count
1 1 69727
2 24 45466
3 2 41150
4 4 30910
5 3 27712
6 7 22522
7 5 14880
8 8 12501
9 74 10857
10 0 10098
11 72 8109
12 23 7973
13 6 7561
14 39 7322
15 77 7142
16 9 6995
17 21 6739
18 22 6687
19 63 6631
20 33 6415
  1. Choosing a domain name that complies with the allowed character set.
  2. Registering through an accredited registrar.
  3. Providing necessary documentation and payment for the registration fee.

Technical Parameters

The .ru domain supports Internationalized Domain Names (IDN), allowing users to register domain names in Cyrillic characters. The technical specifications include:

  • Allowed length for domain names: 2 to 63 characters.
  • Permissible characters: Latin letters (a-z), digits (0-9), and hyphens (-), with specific rules for IDN.
  • DNS features: The .ru domain utilizes a robust DNS infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance.

Reputation and Security

Like many domain zones, .ru has faced challenges related to abuse, including spam and phishing attacks. To combat these issues, several security mechanisms are in place:

  • DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) are supported to enhance the integrity and authenticity of DNS data.
  • Complaint-based blocking mechanisms are available to address reported abuses effectively.

Commercial Indicators

The .ru domain has shown significant growth in terms of registrations:

  • As of October 2023, there are over 5 million registered .ru domains.
  • The cost of registration typically ranges from $10 to $30 per year, depending on the registrar and additional services.
  • Premium domains are available, often commanding higher prices due to their desirability.

Conclusion

The .ru domain zone plays a crucial role in the digital landscape of Russia, providing a platform for local entities to establish their online presence. With its robust administrative framework, security measures, and growing registration numbers, .ru continues to be a vital component of the internet in the Russian Federation.