Born August 13, 1940 in Moscow, Russian.
In 1962 he graduated from the Mechanics and Mathematics Faculty of Moscow State University as a "mathematician", in 1965 - postgraduate Mekhmat. Doctor of Economic Sciences. Author of more than 100 scientific publications.
. In 1965 - 68 - lecturer in mathematics of the Military Engineering Academy.
. In 1968 - 92 - senior lecturer, associate professor of Moscow State University.
. Since 1992 - Professor of Economics Faculty of Moscow State University.
. March 18, 1990 was elected a deputy of the RSFSR.
. Was a specialist-an expert on economic issues, first President of the Supreme Soviet, then President of Russia.
. From September 1993 - Deputy Head of the Analytical Center on socio-economic policy of the Administration of the RF President - Head of the analysis, forecast and make proposals on social policy.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the State Duma of the first convocation.
. Since March 12, 1994 - Chairman of the Moscow city branch of the movement "Russia's Choice.
. December 17, 1995 elected the new State Duma.
. From August 1996 - co-chair of the Interagency Working Group on methodological support redevelopment in the bank central bank.
. On January 18, 1997 - Member of the Council under the RF Government on banking activity.
. On March 27, 1999 - Chairman of the movement "Choice of Russia".
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Credit Organizations and Financial Markets.
. Member of the Editorial Board of "Business and Politics.
. Married, three children, is the grandson
. Wife - Marianne Butina Arkadyevna, daughter Tatiana (1964) and Natasha (1968), son of Dmitry (1972).
