The article is devoted to the research of youth priorities, its life goals, strategies. Special attention is paid to the assessment of the spread of negative phenomena among young people, depending on place of residence. The author analyzes the value orientation of young people living in the megalopolis. The data of expert survey are described that identified a range of views emerging among youth challenges and future concerns. Analysis shows that megacities are in the focus of global information networks, related to the implementation of economy knowledge, they are the center of political life, influencing the development of relevant economic, social, demographic, cultural processes.
social change in the megopolis, the priorities, adaptation to social changes, the value orientation of young people, the difficulties and concerns of young people
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