Russia
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 12 of the 66 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Europe
- Sub-region
- Eastern Europe
- Population
- 143,533,851
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated May 2026.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Russia, as shown in PeeringDB as of May 2026.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Russia
The proportion of 5,006 active networks in Russia that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Europe average79%
- Eastern Europe average77%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in Russia can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.
Country profile
- Internet Resilience Score
- 59 / 100
- Market competition
- Very Good
- International connections
- Good
Internet Exchange Points in Russia
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse May 2026.