Born July 7, 1963 in Moscow. His father worked as a foreman at the factory "Dinamo", his mother - a teacher.
Graduated from the Faculty of Economic Management of the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture in 1994, graduated Rossiyskuyu Academy of Management, specializing in manager-economist in the social sphere ". Doctor of Education.
He taught at the Department of Management and Economics Physical Education. In 1990 - 91 - Head of the department, then - Vice President for the economy.
. In 1990 - 93 was a deputy of the Moscow City Council and the First of District Council.
. Since 1993 - Rector of the New State Academy of Physical Culture.
. In 1997, led a scientific expedition to Everest.
. 19 November 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Skating worked with 3 years, in addition, he graduated from the British special school and music school.
. He was a member of the junior team of the USSR Figure Skating (trained with T
. Tarasova). Candidate in masters of sport of Figure Skating. Quit the sport in the 8 th grade.
Master of sports of Taekwondo (started to engage in the institute). Trained at the Yuri Orlov (President of Russia Karate Federation). In 1990 he became the champion of Moscow, received a master of sports. In 1993, became a black belt 4 dan - Instructor international level.
. Has first eight digits in swimming and athletics.
. Since 1996 - President of the Student League basketball.
. Since 1998 - President of Russia and Central Olympic basketball academy.
. Professor.
. Academician of the Russia Academy of Education.
. Author of 7 books, more than 80 scientific papers.
. He was awarded orders and medals, including the Order of Courage
. Hero of North Ossetia - Alania.
Married, wife - Chemist. Has two sons-school (1999).