Most major Russian media and government entities use the .ru or .рф (Cyrillic) TLDs.
: It is the most-watched channel in Russia and across several CIS nations, serving as a primary source for news, entertainment, and cultural programming. State Influence
The Russian internet regulator, Roskomnadzor , strictly controls digital content. Recent updates include mandatory consent for the public dissemination of personal data and the blocking of several international platforms like WhatsApp and Snapchat as of late 2025 and early 2026.