Born October 27, 1936 in g. Gubaha Perm region. His father died in the early days of the Great Patriotic War.
In 1956 he graduated from the Molotov River College, in 1964 - Kizelovskaya Mining College in 1973 - Moscow School of the trade union movement.
In 1956 - 58 he worked at the mine 25 in б? r. Kizel.
In 1958 - 69 he worked at the mine Kizelovskaya б? 38.
In 1969 - 71 - Head of the industrial and transport department Kizelovskaya Party Committee.
In 1971 - 83 - Chairman Kizelovskaya executive committee.
Since 1983 works in Perm. Prior to 1990 - head of the organizational and Instruction Department of the Perm regional administration.
. In 1990 - 92 - Head of Department on the work of the Soviets of the Perm Oblast Council of People's Deputies.
. Since 1 January 1992 to 12 January 1996 - first deputy head of administration of the Perm region.
. January 12, 1996 appointed head of the Perm region.
. Came to the Federation Council on the post.
. 22 December 1996 was elected governor of the Perm region.
. A Member of the Federation Council confirmed in early 1997.
. Deputy Chairman of MPR.
. Member of the Political Council of Party "Unity".
. He was awarded orders and medals
. In 1999 awarded the Golden Order of St.. Constantine the Great "for outstanding achievements in asceticism and patronage". In April 2000, was awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland "II degree.
Married. Has one daughter.