RUSSIAN YOUTH OF THE 21ST CENTURY: ITS SOCIO-CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND VALUE ORIENTATION
In 1991, the famous American scientists Howe and Strauss developed a new scientific theory, the key idea of which was to divide people into different age groups (generations). According to this theory, each generation has certain characteristics that are formed due to the social, political, economic and spiritual situation in the country and the world. Using data from various analytical agencies, sociological publications and leading media, we will touch upon and try to analyze the specifics of the behavior of a modern young person who is part of the generation of "Y" was carried out. The article formulates criteria that not only reflect the socio-spiritual characteristics, but also the informational behavior of representatives of this group, and examines the socio-cultural characteristics and value orientation of the Russian youth of the 21st century.