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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
5,923,019
as of June 13, 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: 84
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
84
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
5514053 occurrences in the latest snapshot.
Total occurrences
56805081
Sum of the shown top symbols.
# Symbol Occurrences
1 a 5514053
2 o 4799747
3 e 4662965
4 r 3973404
5 i 3840795
6 s 3598536
7 t 3564009
8 n 3125894
9 l 2651417
10 m 2125735
11 k 1946404
12 d 1736456
13 p 1733700
14 c 1630694
15 v 1603935
16 u 1578726
17 h 1252244
18 g 1220388
19 b 1198695
20 y 1027907
21 f 816025
22 z 609165
23 w 383937
24 x 309239
25 2 272487
26 1 254058
27 4 182786
28 3 172093
29 0 170658
30 j 163474
31 7 157677
32 6 132052
33 5 128453
34 8 101360
35 9 95501
36 q 70412

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 5320
3 1 33010
4 2 20627
5 3 14374
6 4 9681
7 5 7568
8 6 4898
9 7 9869
10 8 5219
11 9 6146
12 a 501315
13 b 283356
14 c 258684
15 d 288447
16 e 217350
17 f 193165
18 g 222663
19 h 116211
20 i 200112
21 j 49400
22 k 282247
23 l 219228
24 m 442443
25 n 197280
26 o 168376
27 p 379968
28 q 19322
29 r 266449
30 s 593459
31 t 304900
32 u 87988
33 v 232412
34 w 99212
35 x 21136
36 y 60324
37 z 100860

Administration

Character distribution in domain names

How character groups are distributed across the selected zone.
Domains: 5923019
Total characters
58762508
All counted characters in the zone dataset
Vowels
21424193
36.46% of all domains
Consonants
33713763
57.37% of all domains
Digits
1667125
2.84% of all domains
Hyphen
1957427
3.33% of all domains
Other
0
0% of all domains
Vowels (21424193 · 36.46%)
Consonants (33713763 · 57.37%)
Digits (1667125 · 2.84%)
Hyphen (1957427 · 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: 5923019
Only numbers
24905
0.42% of all domains
Only letters
3647264
61.58% of all domains
Numbers and letters
538548
9.09% of all domains
Other
1712302
28.91% of all domains
Breakdown total
5923019
Sum of all visible categories.
Selected zone
ru
Only domains from this zone are included.
Only numbers (24905 · 0.42%)
Only letters (3647264 · 61.58%)
Numbers and letters (538548 · 9.09%)
Other (1712302 · 28.91%)

Registration Policy


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 pro 181742 3.07
2 go 148301 2.50
3 my 53193 0.90
4 one 46312 0.78
5 shop 40233 0.68
6 car 39879 0.67
7 tech 39010 0.66
8 top 37726 0.64
9 net 37276 0.63
10 lab 30557 0.52
11 market 25879 0.44
12 online 24158 0.41
13 club 23623 0.40
14 new 22798 0.38
15 star 21657 0.37
16 web 21253 0.36
17 dev 20999 0.35
18 app 19588 0.33
19 info 18649 0.31
20 home 16529 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: 5923019
With hyphen
1712302
28.91% of all domains
Without hyphen
4210717
71.09% of all domains
With hyphen (1712302 · 28.91%)
Without hyphen (4210717 · 71.09%)
  • 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 69576
2 24 45278
3 2 41036
4 4 30948
5 3 27808
6 7 22500
7 5 15091
8 8 12525
9 74 10838
10 0 10076
11 72 8098
12 23 7994
13 6 7583
14 39 7311
15 77 7146
16 9 6977
17 21 6729
18 22 6671
19 63 6614
20 33 6466
  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.