Characteristics of the ecological space of Russia: regional differences

Introduction. The implementation of the principles of sustainable development necessitates the achievement of the best characteristics of the ecological space of the regions, reducing the degree of their differentiation in order to improve the well-being and quality of life of citizens throughout the country. However, at present this is difficult, in particular, due to the lack of a unified methodological approach that would make it possible to obtain an assessment and form a holistic view of the spatial ecological development. The purpose of the article is to assess the characteristics of the ecological space of Russian regions on the basis of the proposed methodological approach and to formulate recommendations for their improvement.