What is .moscow?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .moscow on April 24, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 19, 2013.
Foundation for Assistance for Internet Technologies and Infrastructure Development (FAITID) also runs one other TLD, including .москва.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .moscow, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .moscow haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.moscow).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.moscow FAQ
What does .moscow mean?
.moscow is a generic top-level domain named for the word "moscow", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .moscow used for?
.moscow is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .moscow?
None. .moscow is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .moscow domain extension?
Foundation for Assistance for Internet Technologies and Infrastructure Development (FAITID) operates .moscow as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .moscow created?
.moscow was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 24, 2014.
Is .moscow a valid domain?
Yes. .moscow is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .moscow addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .moscow domain?
.moscow names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Foundation for Assistance for Internet Technologies and Infrastructure Development (FAITID)'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .moscow DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .moscow.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 29, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
