"Golden Youth" today

The concept of "golden youth" in the domestic mentality is vividly negative. It is believed that this category includes people whose lives have been successful: they do not experience either their material well-being, or their studies or careers. All this does not concern them because the "golden youth of Russia" is the children of the country's famous, influential, very wealthy people. Among these people are billionaires, movie stars, sports, show business, composers, writers and others. In ancient times, when there was a division into estates, young people of the aristocratic class, children of the most influential people, would be considered "golden youth". Today, this concept is seen somewhat differently.

In the days of the USSR it was considered prestigious to have access to some scarce commodity, then almost everything was considered a deficit. High wages were then received by deputies, party leaders, famous singers, composers, writers, athletes, cosmonauts and others. All of them had access to foreign goods. Modern "golden youth" are sons, daughters of all those famous and well-known people in the past. They had more than others from childhood, they lived in prosperity, better than others. In addition, the "golden youth" (Moscow and St. Petersburg) had a so-called "blat". Many came to prestigious universities due to the connections of their parents.

It should be noted, however, that concepts change with time. So, for example, in the past "majors" (children of public persons), "walking up" in youth, became known, achieved success in this or that field of activity. Today the concept of "majeure" has significant differences from what was before.

"Golden Youth" today is a special category of young people. Primary importance is given to a certain set of "brands". It is believed that in order to fall into the category of "golden youth", you must have a very expensive car, exclusive clothes, watches, shoes. Be sure to have breakfast, lunch, dinner in the most prestigious and expensive restaurants. In addition, you need to visit the most expensive resorts in the world. And even if parents are famous scientists or public figures, but can not provide their children with expensive things, then children are not included in the category of "golden youth". Those who wish to enter the "informal class" must have a certain set of brands. The more these "brands" a person has, the better, more prestigious his position in society.

Thus, from the past concept there are quite a few positive features. Today, in the first place is not fame, but the consistency of the family. Earlier, the definition of "major" to some extent overlapped with the concept of "color of the nation." Today, "golden youth" is often the complete opposite of those who are in the category of "the color of the nation." In the modern world, the children of rich and influential people form a definite get-together. It is attended, as a rule, by the children of officials and those whose activities are connected with show business. Many of the "golden youth" have children who automatically fall into this "informal class".