Born July 10, 1952 in the village Dreglea Lyubytinskogo district of Novgorod region. Russian.
. In 1974 graduated from the Leningrad Red Banner of Labor Institute of Agriculture, specializing in Electrification of Agriculture.
. From August 1974 to October 1975 - design engineer Starorusskoe workshop factory.
. From October 1975 to November 1977 - the foreman, engineer-technologist Novgorod district association "Agriculture".
. Member of the CPSU since 1978.
. From November 1977 to August 1981 - at the Komsomol.
. From May 1987 to October 1991 - Chairman of the Executive Committee, Chairman of the Council of People's Deputies of Novgorod.
. Since October 1991 - Deputy Chairman of the Novgorod Oblast Council of People's Deputies.
. From October to April 1993 he was deputy head of the regional administration.
. In 1993 - 94 - member editorial board Novgorod statements.
. Since January 1996 - Member of the Federation Council's position.
. In his own words, membership card stores up to now (after August 1991) and vowed not to join any party.
. Member of the Political Council EPR "Unity".
. An admirer of the teachings of L
. Ron Hubbard.
In his spare time - a carpenter, a carpenter, working on the plot. Enjoys fishing. He is fond of volleyball.
Married. He has a son and daughter. Wife Tatiana K.. Son Dmitri (1978), daughter Catherine (1981).