DNS Landscape in Russia
Russia's DNS market is dominated by Yandex DNS, which operates local infrastructure optimized for Russian users. Cloudflare and Google also have presence but with higher latency. Due to Russia's large geographic size, DNS performance varies significantly between western Russia (Moscow, Saint Petersburg) and eastern regions.
Yandex DNS (77.88.8.8) averages 3-8 ms in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, making it the fastest option for most Russian users. Cloudflare averages 10-15 ms. Google averages 12-20 ms. OpenDNS averages 30-50 ms.
Performance Rankings
Yandex DNS 77.88.8.8 is the fastest for Russian users at 3-8 ms in western Russia. Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 follows at 10-15 ms. Google 8.8.8.8 averages 12-20 ms. Quad9 averages 15-25 ms. In eastern Russia, all DNS providers show higher latency (30-60 ms for Yandex, 50-100 ms for international providers).
Yandex DNS
Yandex DNS is the dominant public resolver in Russia. It offers three filtering modes: Basic (77.88.8.8), Safe (77.88.8.88), and Family (77.88.8.7). Yandex's local infrastructure provides unmatched speed for Russian users. The service is free and supports DoH and DoT.
Setup Guide
Change your DNS in network settings. For Yandex Basic: 77.88.8.8 and 77.88.8.1. For Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Какой DNS самый быстрый в России?
Яндекс DNS (77.88.8.8) — самый быстрый для российских пользователей, со средним временем ответа 3-8 мс в Москве.
Does Cloudflare work well in Russia?
Cloudflare works but is slower than Yandex DNS. In Moscow, Cloudflare averages 10-15 ms compared to Yandex's 3-8 ms.
Is Google DNS fast in Russia?
Google DNS works in Russia with average response times of 12-20 ms, making it a viable option but not the fastest.
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