Country-code domain · Russia

Register a .ru domain

Register a .ru domain — the address Yandex, Ozon, and Gosuslugi all use to reach Russian users. .ru is Russia's country-code domain, administered by the Coordination Center for TLD RU under rules set by the Ministry of Digital Development. Registration is open to individuals and companies worldwide — you don't need to live in or be based in Russia — but the registry requires verifiable identity documentation on file for every registrant.

$34.90/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .ru?

Businesses actually operating in or selling into the Russian market who want a locally recognizable address
Companies needing a dedicated regional site distinct from their global .com
Owners of a matching brand name who want to hold the ccTLD defensively across their key markets

What it signals

Registering .ru signals a direct, dedicated address for the Russian market — the kind of domain a business uses when it's actually operating there, not just parking a name for someday.

Pros

Recognized instantly by Russian-market users — sites like Yandex, Mail.ru, Ozon, and Gosuslugi have made .ru the default local address
What you register at is what you renew at — no year-two price jump
Open registration worldwide — no residency or local-contact requirement, just valid registrant ID (passport for individuals, registration certificate/INN for companies)
SPF/DKIM/DMARC configured on your mail at no extra charge, so a .ru address sends clean from day one
Straightforward checkout — the price shown is the price charged, no upsell funnel

Watch-outs

No free WHOIS privacy — the registry requires real registrant contact data (a business registration certificate/INN for companies, or passport details for individuals) on file, so privacy protection can't be offered for .ru the way it is for open gTLDs
Since 2022, a number of Western registrars and their banking/payment partners have pulled back from processing .ru registrations and renewals, so buyers should confirm current payment and support availability with their registrar before committing budget or a launch date to it
.ru carries geopolitical weight that a generic gTLD doesn't — some international audiences may read a .ru address as a signal about Russian ties, which can cut against a brand-neutral or non-Russia-facing positioning

Registry restrictions

No residency or local-presence requirement — registrants worldwide are eligible. The registry does require real identity documentation on file: a business registration certificate/INN for companies, or passport details for individuals. Buyers should independently confirm with their chosen registrar whether it currently processes .ru payments and support, given reduced Western-registrar participation since 2022.

Examples of .ru domains in the wild

yandex.ru mail.ru ozon.ru gosuslugi.ru

Common questions about .ru domains

How much does a .ru domain cost?

A .ru domain is $34.90 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $34.90 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .ru domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ru stays $34.90/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ru domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ru domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .ru domain to Modusdom?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

Is a .ru domain right for my business?

Registering .ru signals a direct, dedicated address for the Russian market — the kind of domain a business uses when it's actually operating there, not just parking a name for someday. It is a strong fit for: Businesses actually operating in or selling into the Russian market who want a locally recognizable address; Companies needing a dedicated regional site distinct from their global .com; Owners of a matching brand name who want to hold the ccTLD defensively across their key markets.