Statistical methods in the humanities and economic sciences": the results of international conference

The article presents the results of the international conference "Statistical methods in the humanities and economic sciences" (January 28-29, 2016, St. Petersburg). Considered the themes and contents of a number of scientific reports. Arguments and direction of development in order to enhance the role of statistics and statistical methods of scientific knowledge in the modern world, the value of statistical disciplines in teaching economists and the humanities in higher education.