The article presents theoretical and empirical study of axiological orientation of representatives of the Russian and French youth. The study was carried out on a proportionally selected sample of representatives of the Russian and French youth (n = 60, male and female; 18–20 years old). The use of psycho-diagnostic tools («Types of ethnic identity» by G. U. Soldatova, S. V. Ryzhova, «Personal axiological orientation» by A. V. Kaptsov, L. V.