2003 Russian Premier League
CSKA won their first Russian title. It was their first championship since the last edition of the Soviet Top League in 1991. Newly promoted Rubin got the bronze.
Teams
As in the previous season, 16 teams are playing in the 2003 season. After the 2002 season, Anzhi Makhachkala and Sokol Saratov were relegated to the 2003 Russian First Division. They were replaced by Rubin Kazan and Chernomorets Novorossiysk, the winners and runners up of the 2002 Russian First Division.Venues
Standings
Season statistics
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goal |
| 1 |  AwardsOn November 14 Russian Football Union named its list of 33 top players:;Goalkeepers ;Right backs ;Right-centre backs ;Left-centre backs ;Left backs ;Defensive midfielders ;Right wingers ;Central midfielders ;Left wingers ;Right forwards ;Left forwards Medal squads
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