Value orientations of two generations (on materials of the sociological study)

Based on the results of a sociological survey in Berezniki - the industrial center of the Urals, the article revealed views of older people and student youth on topical issues of Russian society, such as attitudes towards the authorities and social institutions. The paper shows value orientations of two generations, which are the important characteristics of industrial and social factor in the development of modern economy, society and the state.