Developing countries ranking. Rating of the smartest countries in the world

To help people understand how countries are perceived globally, US News & World Report surveyed 21,000 respondents from around the world. They were asked to rate 80 countries on a number of criteria: from political influence, educational level and openness to business, to the beauty of nature, the development of society and the quality of life.

For the first time, respondents were asked what they think of the world's leading politicians. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Angela Merkel turned out to be the most respected leaders of the countries, while the actions of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin caused disapproval from the majority of respondents. At the same time, the level of disapproval of Trump (60%) was higher than that of Putin (44%).

Top states for quality of life 2018

But which countries of the world entered the top 10 in terms of living standards in 2018.

This small country, according to the respondents, is one of the most modern states in the world. It has all the conditions for entrepreneurship, parenting and traveling alone. In addition, it is one of the greenest countries in the world and it respects gender equality.

It is among the top ten countries in terms of cultural influence, weight in the international arena, rich traditions and education.

America is down one rank from its 2017 rankings. She boasts a high level of education and is a leader in political influence and military strength.

At the same time, the United States has lost its traditional status of a politically stable and democratic country. Perhaps the reason for this is the election of Donald Trump, which is associated with numerous scandals, as well as the US policy in Syria and the position regarding Jerusalem. In a US News & World Report, Trump has become more unpopular over the year as US leader "than any other head of state or company CEO."

The country to which convicts were once exiled is now one of the most advanced in the world. It has created favorable conditions for life, education, raising children and traveling alone. In addition, Australia is among the top 3 most comfortable countries in the world to retire.

The Scandinavian state ranks first in the top 10 in terms of ecology. According to the respondents, women are comfortable living in it. However, in the future, due to the influx of migrants, this situation may change.

The Land of the Rising Sun received high marks for the level of development of entrepreneurship, economy and rich traditions. Its competitors - Singapore and China - are ranked 16th and 20th respectively, and are leading among the countries with the highest living standards in Asia. All three countries have strong potential for economic growth.

The UK's plunge down one rank from 2017 signals a growing lack of confidence in the country's economic strength after Brexit. But the respondents highly rated the level of English education.

Germany climbed one spot on the 2018 list, replacing the UK, which moved up to fourth. This was facilitated by Germany's reputation as an open country with transparent government action and strong gender equality. And Germany is also number one in the field of entrepreneurship.

The countries with the most progressive social and environmental policies dominate the overall ranking. This can be seen in the examples of Canada and Switzerland. At the same time, the "maple country" is the world leader in quality of life.

The report cites such important Canadian assets as Celine Dion and Sarah McLachlan, the national policy of multiculturalism, peacekeeping efforts and Canadian oil reserves.

1. Switzerland

This is the second time that the Swiss lead the "Best Countries in the World". This alpine land was voted the best corporate headquarters by respondents. In addition, it was ranked second in the “Citizenship” subsection, which takes into account how much a country cares about human rights, the environment, gender equality, freedom of religion, property rights and the right distribution of political power.

Switzerland's success is due in part to its stable, thriving economy and its reputation for being a country that is completely open to business. It ranks among the top 3 best retirement destinations in the world.

And what about the situation with the standard of living in Russia?

Our country was on the 26th place in the rating, ahead of Thailand, but behind India. On such criteria as "military strength" and "political influence" Russia is second only to the United States. It is in the top 5 countries with the largest military budget in the world. However, respondents do not consider the Russian Federation a country open for business.

In the world there are many ratings of the countries of the world. They are based on various indicators - both political and economic aspects, crime rates, education, and so on. However, the most important indicator is in fact the totality of all parameters and, as the total value of all branches of politics, economics and spheres of public life, the standard of living of the population.

What is the standard of living?

The standard of living, or otherwise - the level of well-being, represents a certain degree of satisfaction of the financial and spiritual needs of the country's population by the mass of goods and services that are used in a specific period of time. Usually, the basic indicators are taken as the volume of real income per person, and its ratio to the consumer basket of goods and services.

The quality of life is also considered on the basis of intangible indicators, such as, for example, analysis of the health status of the population and the state of the country's ecology, psychological comfort, etc.

This indicator illustrates the extent to which people living in a particular country, or its individual regions, are satisfied in terms of spiritual and material needs in a certain period of time. As a rule, a year is taken as a temporary unit.

The standard of living is calculated on the basis of actual per capita income and the volume of goods and services consumed. At the same time, the standard of living is not always identical to the level of well-being: the latter is a broader unit, and when calculating this indicator, spiritual and material benefits are also taken into account.

As for the indicators for the standard of living, their list has been derived and approved by the United Nations:

1. fertility, mortality and life expectancy;
2. sanitary and hygienic conditions;
3. the amount of food consumed;
4. living conditions;
5. the quality of education and culture;
6. employment level, working conditions;
7. balance of income and expenses;
8. prices for consumers;
9. the state of the transport infrastructure;
10. recreational system;
11. level of social security;
12. human rights and freedoms.

Perhaps the most significant indicators are per capita income and life expectancy. According to this parameter, experts analyze the living standards of different segments of the population. In Russia, this criterion includes the budget and the minimum consumer budget.

What is the standard of living directly in Russia and in the world in 2019?

One of the most successful, in our opinion, ratings is provided by the Legatum Prosperity Index agency. When calculating the data, it focuses not only on national indicators, but also on the quality of life of the population itself, taking into account the levels of wages, the educational system, the ratio of prices in the state and the real financial situation of the average citizen.

In 2018-2019, in fact, according to the agency, Russia ranks 61st in the world list with a total of 142 points, located between Sri Lanka and, attention, Vietnam:

Of its closest geographical and economic partners, Russia yielded to Belarus, which took 58th place, Greece (54th place) and China (51st place). On the other hand, these indicators are higher than those of Uzbekistan, which is in 63rd place, Ukraine (64th place) and Azerbaijan (81).

Analysts noted that the best business in Russia consists of education: according to the results shown by the regions of the country, it ranks 26th in the ranking (for comparison, in 2012 it was ranked 27th, and even one line for the international scale is a significant breakthrough) ...

New ratings of the countries of the world, compiled by the standard of living

But the most deplorable situation in a country with state governance, here Russia is in 115th place, losing to Sierra Leone, but ahead of Burundi.

• Norwegians have a strong sense of community. According to opinion polls, 93 percent of the population claim that they can count on someone in difficult situations. This country has the highest rating for work-life balance, and only three percent think they work too much;
• Switzerland boasts a long life expectancy - an average of 83 years;
• Canadians, unlike Norwegians, do not work very much - 1702 hours every year. However, at the same time, they note the absolute satisfaction in their participation in the political life of the country;
• Swedes state a high level of education (87 percent - at least secondary education), as well as an excellent quality of drinking water;
• Finally, New Zealand has distinguished itself by the fact that more than any other country uses energy sources (we are talking about renewable sources). In addition, the country has a high quality education;
• the safest country of the whole world in 2019, oddly enough, was recognized as Iceland;
• the most developed state in terms of economic indicators is Singapore;
• Denmark is the best suited country for doing, as they say, entrepreneurial activity, private business, family business.

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In contrast, the last places were taken (in descending order) Burundi, Afghanistan, Congo, the Central African Republic and the Republic of Chad.

The growth of GDP during the crisis, the state of the economy, the increase in the average wage are the factors that allowed some countries to maintain leading positions in the quality of life of the population. By the end of 2016, which states have become more comfortable for life, which ones have left the TOP-10 and which ones are still the countries of dreams? About this - in our article!

A good country is a healthy country. According to the data of the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN and the World Bank, the TOP-10 states with the healthiest population looks like this:

1. Iceland. Its primacy is due to the maximum number of health workers (more than 3.6 per 1,000 population), the minimum number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis (only 2 per 1,000 people) and the highest life expectancy in the world (more than 72 years for men and 74 for women).
2. Singapore. The minimum number of people suffering from obesity (1.8%) and high life expectancy (average - 82 years) allowed this city-state to take a high place in the ranking.
3. Sweden. The small number of tuberculosis patients (only 3 per 1,000 people), coupled with the minimum infant mortality, allowed her to take the honorable 2nd place.
4. Germany. More than 11% of the state's GDP goes to healthcare (Germany spends more than 3500 euros annually for the treatment of citizens).
5. Switzerland. The high place in the rating is due to the large number of doctors (3.6 per 1,000 people)
6. Andorra. Health spending in Andorra is more than 8% of GDP, and the average life expectancy of the population is over 82 years.
7. Great Britain. This country is the only state in the West, which owns 95% of the medical facilities operating on its territory. More than 9.8% of GDP is spent on healthcare.
8. Finland. In this country, about 300 people fall ill with tuberculosis / year, while annually 30 thousand people are diagnosed with cancer (over 75% of patients are completely cured).
9. Netherlands. The country has a low incidence of tuberculosis (5.4 people per 1,000 inhabitants) and a sufficient life expectancy - more than 81 years.
10. Canada. The Medicare health care system is the pride of this North American state, because it guarantees almost free medical care to every inhabitant. Expenditures on health care account for over 10% of GDP, and the life expectancy of citizens exceeds 80 years.

The worst countries in terms of health of citizens are African states: Swaziland, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad, Central African Republic, Mali, etc. The rating is compiled on the basis of data from researchers from the University of Seattle and the Bloomberg news agency.

WHO uses a special indicator to determine the quality of health care - life expectancy at birth. According to the rating of the World Health Organization, Russia takes 110th place in terms of the level of medical care. And although the health care system leaves much to be desired, the Russian Federation is ahead of other CIS countries, such as Kazakhstan (111th place), Tajikistan (115), Armenia (116), Uzbekistan (117), Ukraine (151), losing only to the Republic of Belarus (98th place) ...

TOP 10 countries ideal for business

A strong economy is unthinkable without a successful business. In 2016, Forbes compiled a list of countries that are most convenient for doing business. It is noteworthy that 6 out of 10 participants in the rating are EU countries:

1. Sweden;
2. New Zealand;
3. Hong Kong;
4. Ireland;
5. Great Britain;
6. Denmark;
7. Netherlands;
8. Finland;
9. Norway;
10. Canada.

The American edition has been forming the rating for 11 years, taking into account the level of bureaucracy, the size of taxes, corruption, economic growth, financial and personal freedom of citizens - in total 11 factors were taken into account. Sweden was in the top ten for 7 of them, because its economy grew by 4.2 percent at the end of the year with a GDP of 493 billion US dollars. The data for the assessment were obtained from the reports of the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, Transparency International, an international non-governmental organization against corruption, and others.

In terms of economic development, Russia took 40th place, and in terms of the complexity of starting a business, it was in 26th position. In terms of the availability of electricity, the Russian Federation ranked 30th, in terms of the availability of loans it became 44th, in terms of taxation - 45th, and in terms of the complexity of obtaining construction rights, our country became 115th. According to the World Bank, the ideal country for business (without taking into account additional criteria, be it economic growth) - New Zealand, because in it "paying taxes is as easy as writing a check."

The most prosperous countries in the world

Well, where we do not? British non-profit organization The Legatum Institute has published a world ranking study of the most prosperous countries in the world. The most "prosperous" countries are determined taking into account economic and social indicators, business opportunities, education and health care levels, social capital and personal freedoms of citizens. The experts rated 149 countries, giving them scores in the range of 0-10 according to 89 criteria.

Based on the results of the analysis carried out in 2016, the following rating was compiled:

1. New Zealand (prosperity index - 79.28);
2. Norway (78.66)
3. Finland (78.56)
4. Switzerland (78.10);
5. Canada (77.67);
6. Australia (77.48);
7. Netherlands (77.44);
8. Sweden (77.43);
9. Denmark (77.37);
10. UK (77.18).

The purpose of this study is to study the public welfare of the states of the world on a global scale. The Prosperity Index is a composite measure of the achievement of states in terms of well-being. In this list, Russia occupies 95th position (prosperity index - 54.73). The closest "neighbors" in the rating are Nepal and Moldova (94th and 96th places, respectively). Among the CIS countries, Russia has the best indicators: 25th place for the quality of education, 56th for environmental safety, 69th for entrepreneurship.

Russia's achievements are obvious - every year it moves to the top lines of the rating. At the same time, the results should be viewed through the prism of political sentiments: in the report of the Legatum Institute, the liberal clichés "Putin's Russia", "Soviet legacy", "communist past", etc. are repeatedly used. When compiling the rating, the British organization uses survey data from the previous year, which does not allow 100% to objectively reflect the reality.

Ranking of countries in the world in terms of living standards

The United Nations (UN) has published a report on the quality of life of people around the world since 1990. The ranking is based on the Human Development Index, or Humanity Development Index (HDI). This index allows you to measure the achievements of states in the field of health care, incomes of the population, education, social services, etc.

The report was last published in 2015, and the best countries to live in were distributed in the UN ranking as follows:

1. Norway (0.94);
2. Australia (0.935)
3. Switzerland (0.93);
4. Denmark (0.923);
5. Netherlands (0.922);
6. Germany (0.916);
7. Ireland (0.916);
8. United States of America (0.916);
9. Canada (0.913);
10. New Zealand (0.913).

Russia is one of the countries with a high human development index (0.798) on a par with Belarus. Our country is slightly ahead of Oman, Romania, Uruguay, slightly behind Montenegro. The countries with the worst HDI index are located in Africa: these are Niger, CAR, Eritrea, Chad, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mozambique and Mali.

1. Denmark (201.53);
2. Switzerland (196.44);
3. Australia (196.40);
4. New Zealand (196.09)
5. Germany (189.87);
6. Austria (187);
7. Netherlands (186.46);
8. Spain (184.96);
9. Finland (183.98);
10. United States of America (181.91).

The index was calculated without using government data and official reports, so it can be considered subjective and depoliticized. For the calculations, a formula was used that takes into account such factors as the purchasing power of the population, the ratio of the cost of real estate to the income of citizens, safety and cost of living, the quality of health care, climate and even the situation on the roads (the less traffic jams, the better).

Russia ranks 55th on this list with a quality of life index of 86.53. It is slightly ahead of Ukraine and slightly inferior to Egypt and Singapore. Russia has shown quite good results in the real estate sector: the housing affordability index is 13.3 (this is only slightly more than that of Austria, France, Estonia, South Korea). The purchasing power index of Russians is half that of the citizens of the leading countries of the list - only 52.6. But the cost of living index in Russia is one of the lowest (35.62). For comparison: in Switzerland it is 125.67, in Norway - 104.26.

The table of indices that determine the position of the listed countries looks like this:

Along with a high standard of living, relative affordability of housing, high purchasing power of citizens, the leading countries in terms of living standards are also the most expensive to live in. The ranking of the most expensive countries to live in looks like this:

1. Switzerland - 126.03;
2. Norway - 118.59;
3. Venezuela - 111.51;
4. Iceland - 102.14;
5. Denmark - 100.06;
6. Australia - 99.32;
7. New Zealand - 93.71;
8. Singapore - 93.61;
9. Kuwait - 92.97;
10. Great Britain - 92.19.

TOP-10 is compiled on the basis of data from the research company Movehub (Great Britain). The index used (the Consumer Price Index, or CPI) takes into account the cost of food, utilities, transportation, gasoline and entertainment. An interesting fact: the index reflects the ratio of the cost of living in New York (if it is 80, then living in the country is 20% cheaper than in the Big Apple).

The most accessible for life are mainly the countries of Asia and Africa: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Egypt, Algeria. The states of Europe and North America are still attractive, but quite expensive to live in. The attractiveness is due to the excellent quality of medical and educational services. The best universities in the world are located on their territory: Harvard, Princeton and Yale Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Many leaders of the listed ratings are countries with excellent ecology. According to Forbes, Switzerland, Sweden and Norway are the three cleanest and most favorable countries to live in in terms of climate and ecology. On their territory, there are practically no harmful industries, and endless green meadows, mountains and the purest natural reservoirs make living and resting in them as beneficial to health as possible.

Note that many states are absolute leaders who have distinguished themselves in all respects. Thus, Norway, Iceland and Sweden can be safely called ideal for living, working and tourism. And which countries, in your opinion, have provided their citizens with optimal living conditions and the highest possible standard of living? Share your personal experience and opinions in the comments!

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The absolute wealth of a country is expressed in terms of GDP. The absolute indicator of GDP indicates the general level of development of the country's economy and its share in the world gross product. The wealth of the inhabitants is usually calculated as the total GDP / number of citizens of the country. It is clear that the wealth ratings of countries and its inhabitants have little overlap with each other.

The richest countries in the world 2016 in absolute terms of GDP

1st place in wealth in 2016 is occupied by the USA

America, against the backdrop of a strongly slowed down China in 2016, no longer threatens to lose first place. Compared to last year, GDP has grown by $ 433 billion and the gap from second place has increased.

2nd place went to China

China's economic bubble has been deflating over the past year. Structural problems associated with the rise in labor costs have so far been flooded with money - about $ 400 billion of reserves have been spent. Although GDP growth has slowed down, it shows a stable positive result: + $ 171 billion.

3rd place - Japan

The global tech giant continues to perform well despite the volatility in Asian markets. + $ 202 billion

4th place went to Germany

Despite the problems in the Eurozone, its economic locomotive has managed to remain the fourth largest economy in the world. + $ 54 billion

5th place - Great Britain

The only country from the top five that showed a negative result according to the IMF estimates from April to April.

Russia among the strongest economies in the world it was in 14th position with a result of $ 1.1 trillion of GDP. Although the Russian Federation showed negative growth, it was able to move up one notch in the ranking due to Mexico, which fell to 15th place.

List of Top 100 countries in absolute terms of GDP in 2016

It is clear that it is much easier for China with a population of 1.36 billion to achieve absolute indicators than relative ones. The relative indicator of GDP is based on the ratio of the GDP produced by the country to the size of its population and characterizes the wealth and standard of living of the citizen himself.

The richest countries in the world in 2016 by the level of welfare of citizens (GDP per capita)

The richest citizens of 2016 live in Luxembourg

The miniature state still lives on rent from offshore and bank incomes and feels great about it. Citizens get $ 104 thousand from the country's GDP per person.

2nd place - Switzerland

Swiss banking secrecy and tourism allows the country's citizens to be among the wealthiest in the world. GDP per capita - $ 78 thousand

3rd place went to Norway

The northern country, despite significant losses from the fall in oil prices, managed to remain in the top three countries with the highest living standards. $ 69712

4th place - Qatar

The oil-producing Middle Eastern state has lost more than Norway from the fall in oil. If last year Qatar was in the lead in the list, now it is only fourth with a result of $ 66,000 per person.

Rounding out the top five - Macau

A special administrative region of China with a small population by Chinese standards of 500 thousand people earns from tourism (annual flow - 25 million) and gambling, which is 40% of GDP. $ 62.5 thousand

Russians in 2016 became poorer by $ 1,300 per person. $ 7750 is the 73rd result.

List of Top 100 countries by GDP per capita

Despite the fact that GDP at purchasing power parity cannot be a fair estimate and is akin to a mental balancing act like the Big Mac index, we present the existing data.

Ranking of countries by GDP by PPP per capita 2016

The situation in the world community changes almost every minute: new players appear, old ones disappear. In relation to this, the standard of living in the countries of the world can also be periodically adjusted, according to the 2018 rating, which is monitored not only by leading agencies and information processing centers, but also by ordinary citizens. More details about this will be discussed later.

Europe

The list of countries with a high level of development is determined by various indicators, including:

• life expectancy;
• accommodations;
• nutritional level;
• education, culture;
• provision of jobs;
• social security;
• rights and freedoms;
• development of transport;
• ability to purchase goods.

Switzerland

Leadership among the best is rightfully given to Switzerland. She periodically attracts the attention of sociological centers and independent agencies, giving an overall assessment of the living conditions of a person. The country has a high level of security for citizens, life expectancy is 83 years.

Netherlands

A permanent participant in the pan-European and world rankings, this applicant attracts immigrants with the opportunity to live, study or work with maximum convenience. The indigenous Dutch are considered the tallest in the world; several religious denominations peacefully coexist in the kingdom. The infrastructure is well developed, special attention is paid to the relationship between employers and employees, as well as social benefits, living conditions of citizens.

France

The French Republic occupies a stable position in the top 10 countries in the world. Having gone through turbulent times of revolutions and separation of colonies, France is showing all the signs of sustainable economic development, and is still quite loyal to foreigners. In the French vocabulary, there is no term "national minority", all citizens of the republic are equal in their rights, regardless of skin color and origin.

Austria

Modern Austria became famous not only for Viennese coffee and Strauss waltzes: along with other leaders, it is included in the list of the richest powers, is a permanent member of the UN and the EU. Foreign policy is based on neutrality (enshrined in legislation). The share in the contribution to the EU economy is 2.5%.

The Austrians manage to intelligently combine a developed industry with an agricultural industry; tourism is another source of budget revenues. Most preschool institutions operate free of charge.

Sweden

More than 10 million people live in Sweden; in terms of territory, it took 5th place among other European powers. The Swedes support the Schengen Agreement, more than 50 well-known companies are successfully operating in the country - ABB, Atlas Copco, Oriflame, Saab, Scania, Volvo, Ericsson, TELE2, AB Electrolux. This means a favorable business environment.

The country has high taxes, they form up to 0.6 of the total gross domestic product. Men live, on average, up to 78.6, women - up to 83.3 years. Up to 5% of GDP goes to education from the budget; it is compulsory for all children.

Germany

When discussing the advantages and disadvantages of living in European countries, it is impossible to miss Germany. According to experts, Germany is in fact the locomotive of the EU, "pulling" on itself a large part of the Union's economy. Occupying 62 points in area, the Federal Republic of Germany is one of the second most populous states in Europe.

In the rating of exporters and importers of goods, it has an honorable 3rd place. In terms of the degree of development of social security, the standard of living, Germany entered the 5 world leaders (2017 data). Free higher education is supported in Germany; it is very popular among those wishing to go abroad.

The whole world

The list of world countries with the best living standards and conditions includes the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Great Britain.

Canada

The union of 2 official languages ​​and many cultures, the second largest in the world in terms of area, Canada belongs to the steadily developing states. It is one of the initiating members of the creation of the Alliance, and participates in almost all UN missions. It has a developed armed forces, is a member of the G7 and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Combines the agricultural industry and heavy engineering, metallurgy, creates favorable conditions for newcomers - "new Canadians", allowing them to quickly assimilate in an unfamiliar environment.

USA

The states are very close in spirit to their neighbor, Canada, and have many common cultural and economic ties with it. America is very supportive of immigrants, offering them business, study and leisure opportunities. The United States influences the global economy and most political events remain a major player on the world map. Their power is based on a well-developed infrastructure, an extensive network of roads and railways, as well as a large number of airfields.

Important. The average life expectancy of Americans - at 79.8 years, the most serious problem for the health authorities is obesity and related diseases.

Great Britain

Once a superpower, Britain could become a second home for most people wanting to leave Russia. Despite some problems in relations between Catholics and Protestants, complemented by the growing desire of the British to leave the EU, the United Kingdom maintains its position as a stable, economically independent, wealthy country.

Great Britain is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, G7, G20, NATO, OSCE, has a combat-ready and developed army participating in joint peacekeeping operations. The rich cultural heritage attracts tourists and travelers. The rise in unemployment and poverty is somewhat alarming.

Australia

The green continent has long ceased to be a place of exile for convicts: the country is extremely attractive for settlers, it has very clean air and favorable living conditions. The 6th place in the world in terms of GDP, 13th - in terms of the degree of economic development - eloquently testify to its success.

The main priorities of the Australian Union are health care, education, freedom, including economic, concern for the observance of human rights.

Japan

The island state of Asia boggles the imagination with the development of technology, automation and support for entrepreneurship. Japan is an equal member of world communities, G8, economic unions of Asian countries. The government is investing in the humanitarian sphere and protecting the environment from human influence.

The Land of the Rising Sun organically combines ancient cultural traditions, ultra-modern robots and efficient infrastructure.

Important. Among the foreign languages ​​in which the Japanese are interested, in addition to English, Russian stands out: several thousand students are graduated annually, fluent in Russian.

Comparison table with Russia

In conclusion, a comparison of the indicators of the Russian Federation with other powers.

Conclusion

Russia (26th place) in terms of quality of life in the generalized list is slightly inferior to India (25th place). Such a low rating is associated with the conflicting assessments of Western respondents on the level of power and influence of the Russian Federation. The presence of a developed economy, a centuries-old culture, large volumes of supplies of weapons are noted (2nd position after America). The growing role of Russia in the world community, its participation in summits and international organizations is stated.