Born November 27, 1961 in Leningrad. Parents - retirees blockade.
In 1983 he graduated from the Biological Faculty of the Leningrad State University (LSU), then graduate department of anatomy and physiology of the Leningrad State Pedagogical Institute (LGPI) they. A. I. Herzen biophysicist. Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (1987). He graduated from the Special Faculty Faculty of Law, LSU.
. He worked as an assistant, then associate professor of department of anatomy and physiology LGPI.
. In 1990 - 93 was a deputy of the Leningrad City Council.
. In 1992 became a founding member of the Regional Party Center - St. Petersburg Regional Branch of public association "Yabloko" (ROC "Apple").
. In 1994 was elected to the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg.
. From June 1996 to 18 January 1999 - first vice-governor of St. Petersburg.
. In early 1999 he was elected chairman of the Political Council of the ROC "Apple".
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. First Deputy Chairman of the Yabloko faction.
. April 17, 2000 was registered as a candidate for governor of St. Petersburg.
. May 14, 2000 won second place in elections
. Announced his intention to contest the election results.
. Author of 43 scientific publications and inventions.
. Lieutenant stock.
. In addition to work, enjoys football, rugby, and tourism.
. He is married and has one daughter.
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