Born August 13, 1966 in g. Borisoglebsk Voronezh region.
With sixteen years he worked at the factory. In 1984 - 86 served in the Soviet Army.
. In 1992 he graduated from the journalism faculty of Voronezh State University, in 1996 - higher commercial courses at the Academy of National Economy.
. From 1987 to 1990 - the correspondent of the regional newspaper "Builder of Communism" g
. Borisoglebsk, from 1990 to 1992 he worked in the Voronezh regional youth newspaper "Young kommunar."
. Since 1992 - head of the bureau correspondent and the All-Russia State TV Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) in Voronezh, Lipetsk and Tambov regions.
. Since 1993 worked as correspondent for Radio Russia VGTRK.
. From 1994 to 1996 - head of public relations of OJSC "Oil Company" YUKOS ".
. Since December 1996 - Head of Information and Analysis Center (IAC) Directorate of Information and socio-political programs VGTRK.
. Since February 1997 - first deputy chairman of VGTRK.
. From May 18 to August 20, 1998 - Chairman of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Russia's news agency" Vesti ", retaining the post of first deputy chairman of VGTRK.
. After leaving the VGTRK worked in one of the commercial banks.
. On July 20, 1999 - Deputy Director General of ZAO "Moscow Independent Broadcasting Corporation, TV-6 Moscow" (MNVK) for political analysis and forecasting.
. He was awarded the Order "For Personal Courage" (after the events of 3 - October 4, 1993).
. Married.
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