The focus of international development is concentrated in the global competitive poles of growth, as evidenced by the study AV Group (AV Regions Competition Index). Competition index of the region (AV RCI) - a comprehensive assessment that characterizes the actual ability of the territory to compete for resources and markets. Competition index of the region reflects the actual implementation of the factors of competition, estimates that indicate the results of inter-regional competition. This study emphasizes the need to prioritize regional policy in Russia. Several regions - leaders in competitiveness ("growth poles") determine the socio-economic development of the country (this conclusion is proved as in domestic practice, and by the example of the global developed and developing economies).