Author: Nadezhda M. Surnina, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Prof., Head of Statistics, Econometrics & Computer Science Dept; Mariya A. Kozlova, postgraduate of Statistics, Econometrics & Computer Science Dept.

Abstract: The paper examines the situation with the collection and representation of statistical data on culture and cultural industries. The authors carry out comparative analysis of the present and Soviet mechanisms of cultural statistics representation mirroring the development in the sphere of culture at regional level.

Key words: statistical methods; econometric methods; regional economics; cultural industries; regional development; cultural statistics.