Based on the current version of the Unified State List of Scientific Publications the journal Innovative Medicine of Kuban is classified at Level 2. Placement in the two highest categories indicates compliance with the rigorous standards set by leading scientists and experts.

The Unified State List of Scientific Publications is recommended for use in assessing the performance of scientific organizations (research teams) and evaluating the publication activity of Russian researchers. The list was created to support monitoring and assessment of publication activity in the Russian Federation. The key distinction of the updated version is the prioritization of publications in domestic scientific journals.