Born March 21, 1963 in g. Kalinin (now Tver).
In 1985 he graduated from the Kalinin Polytechnic Institute. In 1998, underwent training at the Academy of National Economy under the RF Government in "Economy and Enterprise Management".
. From August 1985 to April 1999 worked as an engineer-technologist, head of department, deputy head of production, head of marketing department of OAO "Kostroma ship & mechanical plant"
. From 1994 to 1999 - general director of the plant.
. From April 1999 - President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Kostroma region (January 2000 - on a voluntary basis).
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. In the State Duma in January 2000, registered in the parliamentary faction "Unity".
. On January 28, 2000 - Member of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy and Entrepreneurship.
. Member of the Political Council of Party "Unity".
. Married
. Has two children.