Keyword: «well-being dominants»

The article is an analysis of the regional characteristics of the perception of well-being by the Russian population. By means of factor analysis, universal (dominant) and regional factors of the population's well-being were established. The results obtained show that income, stable work and good relationships with colleagues, health, a satisfactory environmental situation, a high level of happiness have a positive effect on the well-being of the population in any region of Russia. The well-being of the population is negatively affected by the instability of economic life, the intensification of labor activity, and unsatisfactory housing conditions. The extremely high importance of health for satisfaction with life and its perception in a positive way was revealed. It is from the state that Russians expect systematic actions in the field of health care.