Deputy Minister of Digital Development of Russia Alexander Shoitov explained the new measures as follows: “We are not introducing restrictions and requiring authorization and identification by various means without reason. This is done to limit threats to the security and stability of the internet, protect data security, and combat fraud.”
Federal Law No. 569-FZ dated December 29, 2025. The specific implementation procedure will be defined in the new Domain Registration Policy (the document is currently in the approval stage; we will update the information once it is published).
The requirements apply to all domain administrators in the .ru, .рф, and .su zones — individuals, sole proprietors, and organizations, including non-residents of the Russian Federation.
The Unified Identification and Authentication System (ESIA) is a government system used by users to log in to Gosuslugi and other websites. It can be used to verify an individual's identity or an organization's information online.
This is a single account for accessing government online services and verifying user or organization data.
No. You need a verified account (standard or full). Verification can be completed in several ways — through a bank, by mail, or at a public services center (MFC). Full instructions and available verification methods are provided here.
Yes, the law comes into force on September 1, 2026. However, we recommend not postponing it, especially for those whose domains are due for renewal in September or October. Closer to the deadline, the support team workload may increase due to clients needing to correct data errors, which may lead to longer processing times for requests.