The Second All-Russian sociological congress "The Russian society and sociology in XXI century: social challenges and alternatives" took place in Moscow from September, 30 till October, 2, 2003.

At the solemn opening of the Congress. Dean of sociological faculty of the Moscow State University Professor Dobrenkov V.I. noted the necessity of the prompt consolidation of all sociologists, sociological societies and branches of Russia in Russian sociological associations (RuSA).

These ideas were shared by 45 regions which delegated representatives to conduct constituent congress of Russian sociological associations (RuSA). Congress was held on October, 2. Dobrenkov V.I. was unanimously elected as the president of association. The Presidium of RSA included heads of sociological institutes of the Russian Academy of Science, a number of well-known Russian sociologists and deans of sociological faculties. Seven existing sociological professional associations were suggested to enter RuSA as the associated members.

In December the Russian sociological association was registered by Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.

In 2003-2004 35 research committees and one special research group were organized, two new regional departments were accepted as members of Russian Sociological Association (RuSA).