Born June 20, 1958 in g. Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region. Russian.
. He graduated from the Aviation Institute of Technology "engineer" in 1980.
. He served in the Soviet Army.
. Worked in the Rybinsk Production Association.
. The second half of the 80-ies elected secretary of the Yaroslavl City Committee of the Komsomol and the deputy of the regional Council of People's Deputies.
. Since 1990 works in the executive branch.
. Until February 1996 - Deputy Governor of the Yaroslavl region
. In February 1996, was elected to the State Duma of the Yaroslavl region.
Member of the Federation Council's position.
October 14, 1998 signed an address to the Federation Council to the President of B. N. Yeltsin, demanding a voluntary resignation.
. In November 1999, ran for the post of governor of the Yaroslavl region, lost the election.
. March 26, 2000 was re-elected to the State Duma of the Yaroslavl region.
. Member of the socio-political movement "Yabloko".
. He is married and has two sons.
. He is fond of sports
. Loves music. Has a house and car "Volvo".
