Young people in Belarus aspire to the same goals as their peers several decades ago

Representatives of the older generation often say that today’s youngsters have different values. However, we can and should argue with them. A recent sociological survey conducted in Belarus shows that young people in Belarus aspire to the same goals as their peers several decades ago.


More than half of respondents put material wealth below other kinds. The major priorities of Belarusian youth are to create a strong and happy family, to bring up children, and to remain in good health. Material values take a back seat while one in three thinks about career advancement and one in four thinks that organisation of one’s own business is the most important thing for them.