Born July 11, 1947 in Udorskom region Komi Komi.
In 1972 he graduated from the Physics Department of Leningrad State University (LSU) in 1975 - postgraduate LSU. Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences.
. From 1972 to 1989 he worked in Syktyvkar State University.
. In 1989 headed the district election commission.
. In 1990 he ran unsuccessfully for the deputies of the RSFSR.
. Since 1991 - an active participant in the national movement of people of Komi
. Since 1993 - chairman of the revival of the Komi people.
January 22, 1995 was elected to the State Council of Komi Republic of the first convocation. He was elected deputy chairman of the State Council.
7 February 1999 was elected to the State Council of the second convocation. Once again, he became deputy chairman of the State Council.
19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
Hobbies - tourism.
Married. Wife, Valentina Vladimirovna - Chemical Engineer. He has a son and a daughter.
