Born September 3, 1966 in g. Rubtsovsk, Altai Krai, Russian.
. In 1990 he graduated from Altai State University, "history teacher.
. In 1990 - 93 - assistant of the general history of the Altai State University.
. In 1987 - 88 was a member of the informal student association Polittsentr "
. In 1988 - 90 - Deputy Chairman of Altai Krai "assisting the restructuring of the Company". In 1990 - 91 - deputy chairman of the regional movement "Democratic Russia".
. In 1993, became secretary of the Head of Administration of Altai Territory.
. 12 December 1993 was elected to the State Duma of the first convocation.
. 17 December 1995 was elected to the State Duma of the second convocation
. He was deputy chairman of the faction PDR. On September 10, 1997 to February 3, 1999 - First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma.
On September 16, 1998 - Deputy Prime Minister. September 18 rejected the post of vice-premier.
. On January 19, 1999, was elected leader of the faction of the MPR in the State Duma.
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation.
. Author of 40 articles in political science.
. She likes to read philosophical and historical literature
. He is fond of sports, music and science.
. Fluent in English.
. Wife - Galina V.
Ryzhkov, daughter Natalia (3 September 1994).
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