ISRC Codes in Russia

About ISRC in Russia

Russia has a large recorded music market dominated by domestic pop, rock, and rap. VOIS oversees ISRC assignment for Russian record labels and producers. The RU prefix identifies recordings issued in the Russian Federation.

National ISRC Agency

How to Get an ISRC in Russia

1. Contact the national ISRC agency: VOIS (All-Russian Intellectual Property Organization)
2. Apply for a registrant code — you will receive a unique 3-character alphanumeric code
3. Once approved, you can assign ISRCs to your recordings using your registrant code
4. Each ISRC you assign will start with RU followed by your registrant code
5. Many digital distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.) can also assign ISRCs on your behalf

Example RU ISRC Format

An ISRC assigned in Russia follows this format:

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