Born March 20, 1947 in Omsk, Russian.
After school he worked at the Omsk Radio Factory (ARI) of. A. S. Popova student milling-machine, milling machine.
In 1970 he graduated from the evening department of the Omsk Polytechnic Institute. Worked at ARI foreman, senior production engineer, chief of a site.
. From 1973 to party work.
. Since 1988 - first secretary of Party Committee of Omsk.
. In 1990 elected people's deputy of the RSFSR, and the deputy chairman of the Omsk City Council.
. From October 1993 - Deputy Head of Administration of Omsk Region.
. March 20, 1994 was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Omsk Region
. April 12 was elected chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Omsk Region.
Since January 1996 - Member of the Federation Council's position.
March 22, 1998 was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Omsk region of the second convocation. Newly elected its chairman.
. 10 June 1998 was elected Vice-Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia.
. He was awarded the Medal of Honor (1999).
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