Abstract: The subject of the study is the current stage of Russian-Azerbaijani relations at the interstate level. The authors examined and analyzed the main spheres of cooperation between the two states, such as economic, energy, military-political, humanitarian and cultural, in order to track the evolution of the Azerbaijani-Russian relations from the moment of their formation, and also to show the transition to a new, higher-quality level of development , Reflected in the foreign policy strategies of the two states, in addition, the authors give a brief description of the state of bilateral relations in the post-Soviet period. The authors used general scientific methods, namely: analysis, synthesis, comparative analysis as the main method of studying specific foreign policy initiatives of Azerbaijan and Russia, as well as the principle of objectivity, which helped to identify the main trends in the development of bilateral Azerbaijani-Russian cooperation. Using the system-analytical method, the concrete results of the agreements on strategic partnership in various fields have been evaluated. Combination of these methods allow identifying that beginning from 2000's, Russia and Azerbaijan have systematically reached the level of strategic partnership. The importance of interstate cooperation is supported by the corresponding statements the leaders of both states, intergovernmental visits and meetings at the highest level, as well as particular foreign policy steps. Assessing the full extent of cooperation in various fields, it can be said that Russia and Azerbaijan have a good reserve for further development of bilateral relations, even despite some problematic areas.