RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life SafetyRUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety2313-23102408-8919Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)12890Research ArticleCRITERIA OF INLAND SURFACE WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN THE RF AND EUTsoupikovaN A-Kaliningrad State Technical University150120161657717092016Copyright © 2016, Tsoupikova N.A.2016The article describes effective criteria for water quality assessment in the EU and RF, including system of surface water quality standards, maximum permissible concentrations of chemical and radioactive substances, microorganisms and other water quality indicators in water bodies. Such comparison seems essential for convergence of the RF and EU environmental legislation identified as one of priorities determined by the Road Map for the Common Economic Space.international water bodieswater quality assessmentvalid legislation for water resources managementMPCмеждународные водные объектыоценка качества воддействующее законодательство в отношении управления водными ресурсамиПДК