Born Dec. 1, 1950 in a. Top-Suetka Altai Krai, Russian. His father, Fyodor Afanassyevitch - civil servant. His mother, Raisa, - a teacher.
In 1973 he graduated from Altai State Medical Institute, specializing in physician-surgeon ". Doctor of medical sciences, professor.
In 1973 - 80 - district hospital surgeon, Mr.. Blagoveshchensk Altai.
In 1980 - 84 - head of the department of sanitary aviation Altai Regional Clinical Hospital. He was deputy chief doctor Regional Hospital for surgery.
. In 1985 - 90 - chief surgeon of the Altai Territory.
. In 1990 - 96 - Chairman of the Committee on Public Health Administration of Altai Territory.
. Was a deputy of the District Council of People's Deputies.
. 17 December 1995 was elected to the State Duma of the second convocation.
. October 29, 1997 was approved by a member of the Board of the Ministry of Health of Russia (by agreement).
. October 22, 1998 joined the board of the Federal Mandatory Medical Insurance Fund.
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Professor of Surgery Faculty of Altai State Medical University.
. Honored Doctor of Russia.
. Member of the International Informatization Academy, Corresponding Member of the Russia Academy of Medical Sciences.
. Speaks English.
. Major medical services.
. Quit smoking in 2000 in the process of preparing the draft law "On Restriction of tobacco smoking.
. Married
. Has a daughter (1972). Wife and daughter - the doctors.
