Moscow is the primary internet hub for Russia and the CIS region. MSK-IX (Moscow Internet Exchange) is the largest internet exchange in the region, interconnecting hundreds of Russian and international networks. Hosting in Moscow means direct, efficient routing to Russia's 100+ million internet users.
Russia's domestic fiber network is extensive, connecting Moscow to Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, and other major cities with high-capacity backbone links. Latency from Moscow to major Russian cities is well-optimized: under 10ms to Saint Petersburg, 45ms to Yekaterinburg, and 65ms to Novosibirsk.
International connectivity from Moscow routes through well-provisioned links to European exchanges. Latency to Frankfurt is approximately 30ms, to Helsinki 25ms, and to Stockholm 30ms, making Moscow a viable location for serving both Russian and European audiences.