Born May 1, 1943 in the village of Baksan Zhanhotek region of Kabardino-Balkaria. Kabardian.
. He graduated from Kabardino-Balkaria State University, "the scientist agronomist and Rostov Higher Party School.
. Since 1960 - turner Tyrnyauz plant low-voltage equipment, then - served in the Soviet Army - hatch mine "Molybdenum."
. In 1977 - 1982 - Agronomist, team leader, chairman of the working committee, party committee secretary of the farm Nalchinsky.
. From 1982 - on party work.
. Since 1990 - Chairman of the Baksan District Council.
. March 4, 1990 was elected to the Supreme Council of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR.
. In 1992 was appointed head of the administration Baksan district.
. Since 1992 - Deputy Prime Minister of Kabardino-Balkaria.
. Since December 1993 - Chairman of the Council of the Republic.
. From 1997 to March 1999 - Representative of the Parliament of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic in the Federation Council of Russia
. A Member of the Federation Council recognized in April 1997.
December 14, 1997 elected a new Board of the Parliament of the Republic of the CBD. December 22, 1997 the newly elected chairman of the Council of the Republic.
In April 2000, was awarded the Order of Honor.
Married. Two children.
