This page covers IP addresses allocated to Russia (RU), including major ISPs, IP ranges, and what you should know about Russia IP addresses.
About Russia IP Addresses
Russia is known for increasingly strict internet censorship via Roskomnadzor (the federal regulator). Russia has blocked many VPN services and requires VPNs to register with authorities. Many websites are blocked for Russian users.
IP addresses in Russia are allocated through RIPE — the Regional Internet Registry for this region. Example IP range: 5.18.0.0/15. The country-code top-level domain is .ru.
Major ISPs in Russia
The primary Internet Service Providers (ISPs) serving Russia include: Rostelecom (AS12389), MTS (AS8359), Beeline (AS3216). You can look up the full technical details of any of these ISPs using our WHOIS lookup tool.
How to Check if an IP is from Russia
To verify whether an IP address belongs to Russia, use the ExamineIP IP lookup tool. It shows the country, ISP, city, and ASN for any IP address instantly. You can also look up multiple IPs at once using the Bulk IP Lookup tool.
VPN Laws in Russia
VPN use is restricted or illegal in Russia. Consult local legal advice before using a VPN in this country.
If you want to appear as if you are connecting from Russia, or if you want to hide your real location from Russia IP-based tracking, a VPN can help. PureVPN has servers in Russia and 77 other countries. IPVanish is another strong option.
IP Geolocation Accuracy for Russia
IP geolocation for Russia is generally accurate at the country level but less precise for city or region. ISPs register their IP blocks to their headquarters or major data centers, which may be in a different city than the actual user. Learn more: How accurate is IP location tracking?
Check Your Own IP
See your current IP address, country, ISP, and whether you appear to be in Russia: Check my IP address