Born January 1, 1944 in the Altai region, Russian.
In 1962 he graduated from the Barnaul Engineering College. In 1974 he graduated with honors from Altai Polytechnic Institute. In 1994 he graduated from the Academy of National Economy under the RF Government, specializing in public and economic administration.
. From 1963 to 1966 he served in the army.
. Since 1962 he worked at the Togliatti engineering plant: engineer, senior engineer, foreman, chief engineer, chief engineer,
. Since 1976 - director of the plant.
. In 1982 he was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee Talmenskogo Altai Territory.
. From 1984 to 1988 - Director Talmenskogo plant powder metallurgy.
. Since 1988 - Director General of Sosnovy Bor Machine Works.
. Since 1996 - Director General of the building corporation "Lenstroyrekonstruktsiya (r
. Saint-Petersburg).
. From 1998 to January 2000 - first deputy governor of the Tver region on the economy.
. Since December 1998 - Chairman of the Board of the Tver Regional Branch of the Fatherland.
. Election of Governor lost the Dec. 19, 1999.
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Awarded the Order of the Red Banner, medals of the USSR and Russia.
. Married
. Son Dmitri (1973), daughter of Helen (1974).