Аннотация:The research reflects complex approach to assessment of Russian regional environmentalsustainability. For each of 85 Russian region the index of environmental responsibility is calculatedon the basis of generalized modified principal component analysis. The approach allows to avoidany expert assessments in construction of the rating. All data for calculation for the indicators arefrom official statistics. The rating takes into consideration 18 environmental indicators. Theindicators are grouped into 3 subsets (pillars), that reflect definite attributes of environmentalperformance of a region. The decomposition of the aggregate index allows to trace the impact ofthese three groups of partial indicators on the environmental impact of the region. The research laysthe foundation for regular analysis of the environmental factors of economic development and itsdynamics in the regions of the Russian Federation. The rating is designed to meet the existing lackof appropriate indicator, assessing current state and potential of environmental responsibility ofRussian regions, and can serve to improve regional ecological and economic policy.