Born December 2, 1959 in g. Rostov-na-Donu.
He graduated from Tyumen Higher Military Command School of Engineering, specializing in Foreperson machinery engineering weapons.
From 1981 to 1983 was on mission in the Republic of Afghanistan. In 1994 graduated from the service in the Armed Forces with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
. In 1994 he was elected chairman of the city of Novocherkassk otdeleniya Rossiiskogo Union Veterans of Afghanistan (RSVA).
. Since October 1997 - Chairman of the regional public organization of the Rostov region, the Union of Veterans of Afghanistan. "
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. On January 28, 2000 - Member of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
. Member of the Central Control and Auditing Commission of the Party "Unity".
. Married
. Has one daughter.