What is a .RU domain?

.RU is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Russia. It is one of the most widely used domain extensions in Eastern Europe and is commonly used by businesses, organizations, and individuals targeting Russian audiences.

The .RU registry is operated by the Coordination Center for TLD RU.

Who can register a .RU domain?

Anyone can register a .RU domain, including individuals and companies worldwide. However, registrants must provide valid identification or business information during registration.

Registration restrictions

To register a .RU domain, the following requirements must be met:

• Individuals must provide a valid identity document number (e.g., passport or national ID)
• Companies must provide:
  • Company registration number
  • Legal entity type (e.g., LLC, CJSC, etc.)
• Registrants must use their full legal name
  • Abbreviations or initials are not permitted
• A valid and working email address is required
  • The registry verifies email addresses, and invalid emails may result in errors (e.g., error 402)
• Domains will not be activated until nameservers are properly configured:
  • At least two nameservers are required
  • Nameservers must be located on different Class C networks

Domain requirements

.RU domains must follow standard naming rules:

• Domain length must be between 1–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
• No spaces or special characters

Additional details

• Registration term: 1 year
• WHOIS privacy: Not available

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