Born June 27, 1950 in d. In 1980 enrolled at the Military Political Academy (VPA) of. V. I. Lenin in Moscow in 1984 - in Adjuncture VPA. In 1987 - 90 - teacher of Marxist-Leninist philosophy in the WPA. Colonel, Doctor of Philosophy, author of several scientific works.
In 1972, together with several classmates on NVVPU organized a clandestine group that was planning the establishment of a true Marxist-Leninist Party. Then, however, the group disbanded.
. Took part in the activities of the Moscow People's Front (MNF).
. In March 1990, elected people's deputy of RSFSR.
. In March - April 1992 was one of the founders of the parliamentary bloc of pro-government factions "Coalition for Reform"
. He served as president of the Fund's support for democratic reforms in Russia.
. Since 1993 - first deputy chairman of the Federal Information Center (Federal Information Center).
. September 24, 1993 was denied the deputy's mandate for failure to appear on X Extraordinary Congress of the Supreme Council of Russia.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the State Duma
. From January 1994 to December 1995 - Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense.
. 17 December 1995 was elected to the State Duma of the second convocation.
. From May 1996 - Chief editor of "Democratic Choice".
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security.
. Deputy chairman of the party Democratic Choice of Russia "(DDA), Co-movement" Liberal Russia ".
. Hobbies - reading, soccer
. He likes to steam in the sauna.
Speaks German.
Married. Son Alex, daughter, Elena.
