Our research study of the relative creditworthiness of Russia's federal subjects was first released in October 2011 and has since been published every year. Based on the aggregate budget performance metrics and economic development parameters, this research study enables to compare 69 Russian regions by their capacity to meet their respective debt obligations. On the practical side, such a ranking improves information transparency of regions and provides favorable investment attraction opportunities. The research methodology has been duly audited by BDO Unicon.

This research has proven useful for Russia's regional governments and potential investors and is highly appreciated by the federal authorities. Many domestic and international mass media publish our relative creditworthiness rankings of regions.