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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
5,914,949
as of June 5, 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
5504254 occurrences in the latest snapshot.
Total occurrences
56723121
Sum of the shown top symbols.
# Symbol Occurrences
1 a 5504254
2 o 4793009
3 e 4655147
4 r 3967698
5 i 3835644
6 s 3592675
7 t 3558692
8 n 3121073
9 l 2648921
10 m 2121808
11 k 1943219
12 d 1733872
13 p 1729510
14 c 1628409
15 v 1600473
16 u 1575921
17 h 1250070
18 g 1218518
19 b 1196870
20 y 1025622
21 f 815831
22 z 608056
23 w 385681
24 x 308770
25 2 272779
26 1 254267
27 4 183082
28 3 172246
29 0 170879
30 j 163334
31 7 158036
32 6 132288
33 5 128897
34 8 101440
35 9 95554
36 q 70576

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 5293
3 1 32914
4 2 20741
5 3 14368
6 4 9674
7 5 7559
8 6 4895
9 7 9914
10 8 5202
11 9 6122
12 a 500205
13 b 283072
14 c 258467
15 d 287943
16 e 217225
17 f 192795
18 g 222381
19 h 116087
20 i 199878
21 j 49365
22 k 281803
23 l 219814
24 m 441186
25 n 196824
26 o 168055
27 p 379155
28 q 19339
29 r 266044
30 s 592094
31 t 304469
32 u 87898
33 v 231838
34 w 100271
35 x 21132
36 y 60209
37 z 100718

Administration

Character distribution in domain names

How character groups are distributed across the selected zone.
Domains: 5914949
Total characters
58675951
All counted characters in the zone dataset
Vowels
21389597
36.45% of all domains
Consonants
33664056
57.37% of all domains
Digits
1669468
2.85% of all domains
Hyphen
1952830
3.33% of all domains
Other
0
0% of all domains
Vowels (21389597 · 36.45%)
Consonants (33664056 · 57.37%)
Digits (1669468 · 2.85%)
Hyphen (1952830 · 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: 5914949
Only numbers
24885
0.42% of all domains
Only letters
3642741
61.59% of all domains
Numbers and letters
538438
9.1% of all domains
Other
1708885
28.89% of all domains
Breakdown total
5914949
Sum of all visible categories.
Selected zone
ru
Only domains from this zone are included.
Only numbers (24885 · 0.42%)
Only letters (3642741 · 61.59%)
Numbers and letters (538438 · 9.1%)
Other (1708885 · 28.89%)

Registration Policy


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 pro 181315 3.07
2 go 148191 2.51
3 my 53006 0.90
4 one 46330 0.78
5 shop 40214 0.68
6 car 39820 0.67
7 tech 38912 0.66
8 top 37646 0.64
9 net 37160 0.63
10 lab 30414 0.51
11 market 25863 0.44
12 online 24107 0.41
13 club 23598 0.40
14 new 22770 0.38
15 star 21656 0.37
16 web 21237 0.36
17 dev 20929 0.35
18 app 19442 0.33
19 info 18619 0.31
20 home 16518 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: 5914949
With hyphen
1708885
28.89% of all domains
Without hyphen
4206064
71.11% of all domains
With hyphen (1708885 · 28.89%)
Without hyphen (4206064 · 71.11%)
  • 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 69495
2 24 45124
3 2 41101
4 4 31015
5 3 27764
6 7 22489
7 5 15116
8 8 12520
9 74 10837
10 0 10052
11 72 8109
12 23 7977
13 6 7592
14 39 7299
15 77 7132
16 9 6999
17 21 6726
18 22 6674
19 63 6645
20 33 6467
  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.