Born October 23, 1946 Village Ovechkin Sobinsko district of
Vladimir region into a peasant family. Russian.
In 1966 he graduated from
Vladimir aviamehanichesky College, specializing in electrical equipment industry, profession - Electrical Technician.
In 1967 - a design engineer plant Bezhetskselmash (r. Bezhetsk Kalinin region).
. In 1967 - 69 served in the Army in the Kuriles.
. In 1969 - 73 - electrician, electrical Manager, Head of the high land Bezhetsk CHP electricity.
. In 1973 - 80 - the chief power engineer, deputy director of the factory "Bezhetskselmash.
. In 1980 - 82 - deputy director of the plant nonwovens, g
. Bezhetsk.
In 1982 - 83 - Head of Public Utilities, Mr.. Bezhetsk.
In 1983 - 87 - Director of Plant Avtospetsoborudovanie, r. Bezhetsk.
In 1987 - 92 - Director of Plant Bezhetskselmash.
In 1992 - 95 - Head of Administration, Mr.. Bezhetsk and Bezhetsky district of Tver region.
. In 1994 enrolled at Tver State University.
. In the elections of 17 December 1995 was elected head of administration of the Tver region.
. Since January 1996 - Member of the Federation Council's position.
. December 19, 1999 was also elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. 9 January 2000 was elected governor of the Tver region.
. January 28, 2000 ahead of schedule laid down the powers of the State Duma deputy.
. In thirty years, quit smoking and drinking
. He drinks only beer. Forbidden to sell liquor in the stalls.
He is fond of hunting, chess. Playing the guitar.
Military rank - lieutenant.
Divorced. Two sons - Alex and Dmitry.
