Born December 19, 1951 in the village of Red Shablykinskogo Region Orel Region.
. In 1973 he graduated from the Odessa Civil Engineering Institute, specializing in hydraulic engineer.
. In the Jewish Autonomous Region (JAR) - since 1973.
. From 1973 to 1991 - the foreman, general foreman, head of PMK, managing trust "Birobidzhantselinstroy, Head of Association" Birobidzhanagropromstroy.
. In March 1990, was elected to the Jewish regional council.
. On December 14, 1991 - Head of Administration of the Jewish Autonomous Region.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the Federation Council.
. Since May 1995 - member of the movement "Our Home - Russia".
. Since January 1996 - Member of the Federation Council's position.
. October 20, 1996 elected head of the administration of EAO.
. A Member of the Federation Council were confirmed on Nov. 13, 1996.
. March 26, 2000 in an early election re-elected governor of the JAR
. He assumed office on April 7, 2000.
A Member of the Federation Council confirmed April 19, 2000.
Awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland "IV degree (June 1999).
Hobbies - fishing.
Married. Daughter is a student - 5 th year Birobidzhan Pedagogical Institute.