Born November 18, 1951 in a. Smyshlyaevka the Volga region of Kuibyshev (now - Samara) region.
. Graduated Balashovskaya Higher Military Aviation School, specializing in the Military Transport Aviation, then served in the Armed Forces.
. Within one and a half years he served in Afghanistan, took part in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and the earthquake in Armenia.
. During the events of August 1991, as commander of the aviation parts, agreed with the suggestion of representatives of democratic organizations Novgorod to block the runway truck loaded with concrete blocks.
. At the end of August 1992 directed the evacuation of staff of Russia embassies and foreign missions from the besieged Kabul.
. In 1995 - deputy commander of the army air division of б? 55017.
. 17 December 1995 was elected to the State Duma of the second convocation.
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. On January 28, 2000 - Member of the State Duma Committee on Defense.
. Colonel
. Hero of Russia (1992).
. Awarded the Order of the Red Star, "For Service to Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" III degree.
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