Born May 26, 1949 in g. Genichesk Kherson region in the family farmers, Ukrainian.
In 1969 he graduated with honors from mining vocational schools (r. Krivoy Rog).
He worked as a machinist at the mine locomotive "October" in g. Krivoy Rog.
He served in the Army.
In 1978 he graduated from Krivoy Rog Mining Institute.
In Chukotka - 1980. He worked at the quarry "Northern" Polyarninskogo mining and processing enterprise in positions of foreman to chief engineer.
. From 1982 to 1992 - at the party work.
. Since 1992 - Head of the Department of Housing and Communal Services Administration of the Chukotka Autonomous District, then worked as deputy director general for the production of JSC "Novo and Maria."
. In 1993 he was appointed first deputy chief of staff, Mr.
. Anadyr - Chairman of the Committee on the management of municipal property.
. He was repeatedly elected deputy of the Anadyr District Council of People's Deputies.
. 22 December 1996 was elected to the Duma of the Chukotka Autonomous second convocation, and then, on 19 January 1997, its chairman.
. Member of the Federation Council
. Powers recognized Feb. 12, 1997.
He was awarded the medal "850 years of Moscow".
Married. Has two children.
