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Оформить заказYoung Czechs have largely abandoned multiplexes ( Cinema City ) in favor of artová kina (art cinemas). (Prague) or Kino Art (Brno) are third spaces. They show obscure Polish documentaries, restored classics, or '90s American schlock. The entertainment is the experience : cheap beer, a chat with the programmer after the show, and a cigarette on the terrace.
With inflation having hit record highs in 2023-2024 (though stabilizing), young Czechs feel poorer than their parents did at the same age. A pint now costs 60+ CZK in Prague (up from 35 CZK four years ago). Consequently, "pre-gaming" (drinking cheap supermarket booze before going out) has returned with a vengeance.
The traditional “career-first” mentality has softened. Gen Z and younger millennials in Czechia prioritize flexibility. Remote and hybrid work, common in IT, marketing, and creative fields, allows them to live outside major cities while staying employed. Freelancing ( OSVČ ) is popular—from graphic design to language teaching. Side hustles (e.g., selling vintage clothes on Vinted, managing social media for local cafes) supplement incomes, enabling the quintessential Czech passion: .