The article considers the methods of calculating of Gender Inequality Index proposed by the CET in 2009. The technology of calculation consists of eight phases. Detailed description of the methodology for the calculations allowed the authors to make the calculation of the Index in the Russian Federation for 15 years (from 2000 to 2014). The factors determining the value of the index are described. On the basis of the obtained results of this global problem of gender inequality the authors make conclusions about the situation in our country and offer the recommendations for achieving gender equality and the elimination of disparities between the sexes for equal rights and opportunities for men and women who are citizens of the Russian Federation. Based on these calculations, the schedule that reflects the dynamics of changes in the specified period is presented.