Born October 3, 1954 in a family of teachers.
She graduated from Leningrad State University (LSU), with highest honors. Doctor of Economic Sciences (1996).
After graduation he worked at the Kirov plant engineer-economist. Charge of developing long-term plans for socio-economic development of the plant and its units.
. Co-Chair of the Union of municipalities.
. Was a member of the local government under the governor of St. Petersburg.
. In 1999 - Professor of Economics Faculty of St. Petersburg State University.
. 19 December 1999 was elected deputy of the State Duma of the third convocation.
. In the State Duma in January 2000 became a deputy group "Regions of Russia - Union of Independent Deputies.
. On January 26, 2000 - Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education and Science.
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