Born August 15, 1940 in g. Murmansk, Russian.
. Since 1957 - working "Kuybyshevtransstroya" on the construction of the Kuibyshev hydroelectric station.
. In 1966 he graduated from the Saratov Polytechnic Institute, specializing in civil engineer of bridges and tunnels.
. He worked as foreman, senior foreman, head Zavyalovskogo road construction site
. From 1969 to 1976 - head of road-building office б? 3 g. Altaisk. From 1976 to 1985 worked as head of the association "Altayavtodor.
Since 1985 - deputy chairman of the Altai Krai Executive Committee. From November 1990 - CEO of construction and industrial concern "Altaystroy.
. August 1991 - Chairman of the Altai Regional Council.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the Federation Council.
. March 13, 1994 elected, and on March 29 - Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Altai Territory.
. In January of 1996 and the post went to a new composition of the Federation Council.
. December 1, 1996 elected the Head of Administration of Altai Territory.
. On October 22, 1997 - Member of the Board of Trustees GAO "All-Russia Exhibition Center.
. March 26, 2000 was re-elected head of the Primorsky Territory Administration.
. A Member of the Federation Council were confirmed April 19, 2000.
. Awarded the Order of the October Revolution, Order of Labor Red Banner, two medals.
. Has the honorary title "Honored Builder of the RSFSR.
. Married
. Two sons -
Alexander (1968) and Yuri (1971).