Abstract: Introduction: article provides a literature review on the role of various imaging methods used in the diagnosis and control of effectiveness of therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Aim: to analyze domestic and foreign literature sources reflecting the state of the problem and aspects of radiological diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Materials and methods: 52 scientific sources of leading domestic and foreign journals were analyzed. Results: conventional radiography today is the most widely used imaging technique for diagnosing and monitoring of progression of rheumatoid arthritis. However, it is not sensitive enough to detect changes in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis, since it only allows assessment of bone structures. Establishing the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the stage of detecting structural abnormalities in joints indicates the presence of functional impairment and disability of patients. At the same time, early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, at the stage of pre-radiological changes, leads to an improved prognosis of the disease and contributes to preservation of working capacity. In this regard, it becomes necessary to introduce into clinical practice sensitive advanced imaging methods aimed at identifying changes that precede the development of structural changes in bone. Conclusion: the diagnostic effectiveness of radiation research methods in rheumatoid arthritis implies the identification of synovitis, tenosynovitis, early inflammatory changes in the bone, structural changes in the articular cartilage and bone (erosion), assessment of the severity of the inflammatory response. References 1. Muravyev YuV. Extraarticular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Nauchno-prakticheskaya revmatologiya. 2018; 56(3): 356-362 [In Russ]. https://doi.org/10.14412/1995-4484-2018-356-362 2. Nasonov EL, Olyunin YuA, Lila AM. 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