Corruption Perception Index (CP) — ordering the countries of the world according to "the degree to which corruption is perceived to exist among public officials and politicians" (varying from 0to 10, where 0 – maximum corruption level, 10 – minimum). Corruption poses a formidable obstacle to economic growth and social evolution. It undermines any positive transformations. Corruption has become not only the major reason for poverty, but also the main impediment of overcoming it. Although corruption is rooted in ancient times, its "explosion" occurred at the end of XX, the beginning of XXI centuries in the course of the sweeping globalization. Corruption in one country has begun negatively affect development of other countries.