December 24, 1954 in Moscow, Russian.
From 1972 to 1975 he worked at an engineering plant them. Khrunichev electrician.
In 1983 he graduated from the Faculty of Law of Peoples' Friendship University of. Patrice Lumumba, the specialty "Jurisprudence".
From 1983 to 1989 he worked in the district prosecutor's offices in Moscow, investigated the cases of very serious crimes. From 1989 to 1991 - Deputy Attorney Moskvoretsky district.
. In 1991 moved to private law practice, specializing in social issues - worked as executive director of the company "Aktum.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the Moscow City Duma.
. In July 1994, was elected chairman of the Moscow City Duma.
. Since January 1996 member of the Federation Council's position.
. 14 December 1997 was elected to the Moscow City Duma of the second convocation.
. January 14, 1998 was re-elected chairman of the Moscow City Duma.
. 10 June 1998 was elected deputy chairman of the Federation Council of Russia.
. He was awarded the Medal of Honor (1998).
. Married
. Wife Helen. Daughter Xenia (1980), son Ilya (1983).
