Born April 2, 1959 in the village of Big Bows in a large family (six children). Father - a veteran of the Great Patriotic War.
. In 1981 he graduated from the Omsk Institute of Railway Engineers, specializing in railway engineer - electrician.
. After graduation he was sent to the distribution of work in a locomotive depot Karasuk Novosibirsk region
. In 1981 - 84 - team leader, master, senior master of the locomotive depot Karasuk, in 1984 - 86 - chief engineer, in 1986 - 89 - chief engineer, in 1989 - 96 - Head of the locomotive depot.
. From July 1996 to November 1997 - Deputy Head of the Kemerovo Railway - the chief inspector of traffic safety.
. From November 1997 to February 1998 - first deputy chief auditor for traffic safety of the West-Siberian railway.
. From February 1998 to December 1999 - Chief Engineer of the Kuzbass Branch of the West-Siberian railway.
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Member of the Political Council of Party "Unity".
. Married
. Has two children.
