Youth views on marriage and family values in modern society (the case of Penza region)

The article considers young people’s views on marriage and their attitude to family values. Statistical data and views of sociologists on the formation of family relations in different periods of time are analyzed. The reasons for marriage and childbearing are presented. Currently, much attention is paid to governmental support of young families. The state of modern Russian society is directly related to the preservation of the social institution of the family and family values, and the strengthening of family relationships of the younger generation.