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Russia Postal codes

Россия

101000Europe6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.5K

Code Length

6 chars

Federal subjects

85

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Russia's 85 federal subjects with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Russia. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Russia Postal codes

The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Russia uses numeric postal codes with 6 digits (example: 101000). In our directory, these codes are organized from federal subjects down to localities.

Visual Structure

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The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Russia organises areas for postal codes

Federal subjects(85)
Districts(2.7K)
Settlements(560)
Localities(201)
1

Federal subject

85 total
Browse all federal subjects
2

District

2.7K total
3

Settlement

560 total
4

Locality

201 total

Federal subjects Directory

Browse all 85 top-level divisions

Yaroslavl Oblast
Voronezh Oblast
Vologda Oblast
Volgograd Oblast
Ulyanovsk Oblast
Udmurtskaya Respublika
Tver Oblast
Tula Oblast
Tatarstan
Tambov Oblast
Stavropol Kray
Smolensk Oblast
Saratovskaya Oblast
Samara Oblast
Ryazan Oblast
Rostov Oblast
+69 more

Addressing Mail to Russia

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full federal subject names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Russia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Russia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Russia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Russia?

Russia uses 6 digits in the postal code. An example is 101000. The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

How many federal subjects does Russia have?

Russia has 85 federal subjects with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Russia?

Use our free lookup or browse by federal subject to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Russia address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the federal subject, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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Example Code

101000

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Europe
ISO Alpha-2
RU
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyFederal subjects DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Russia postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Europe
  4. Russia
🇷🇺

Russia Postal codes

Россия

101000Europe6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.5K

Code Length

6 chars

Federal subjects

85

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Russia's 85 federal subjects with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Russia. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Russia Postal codes

The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Russia uses numeric postal codes with 6 digits (example: 101000). In our directory, these codes are organized from federal subjects down to localities.

Visual Structure

1
0
1
0
0
0

The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Russia organises areas for postal codes

Federal subjects(85)
Districts(2.7K)
Settlements(560)
Localities(201)
1

Federal subject

85 total
Browse all federal subjects
2

District

2.7K total
3

Settlement

560 total
4

Locality

201 total

Federal subjects Directory

Browse all 85 top-level divisions

Yaroslavl Oblast
Voronezh Oblast
Vologda Oblast
Volgograd Oblast
Ulyanovsk Oblast
Udmurtskaya Respublika
Tver Oblast
Tula Oblast
Tatarstan
Tambov Oblast
Stavropol Kray
Smolensk Oblast
Saratovskaya Oblast
Samara Oblast
Ryazan Oblast
Rostov Oblast
+69 more

Addressing Mail to Russia

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full federal subject names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Russia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Russia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Russia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Russia?

Russia uses 6 digits in the postal code. An example is 101000. The RU postal grid covering Russia issues six-digit sequences resembling 101000; duplicate or partial codes are a frequent cause of failed first.

How many federal subjects does Russia have?

Russia has 85 federal subjects with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Russia?

Use our free lookup or browse by federal subject to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Russia address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the federal subject, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Europe

🇦🇩

Andorra

AD

🇦🇱

Albania

AL

🇦🇹

Austria

AT

🇦🇽

Aland Islands

AX

🇧🇦

Bosnia and Herzegovina

BA

🇧🇪

Belgium

BE

View all countries in Europe

Example Code

101000

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Europe
ISO Alpha-2
RU
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyFederal subjects DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Russia postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF