Born September 9, 1949.
Higher education.
In 1994 was elected a deputy of the Bryansk Regional Duma. Entered into a pro block "Popular Unity". In October 1995, in connection with the election of new chairman of the Bryansk Regional Duma became deputy chairman.
. He was an assistant deputy of the State Duma of the first convocation of Oleg Shenkareva (Communist faction).
. 8 December 1996 was elected deputy of the Bryansk Regional Duma of the second convocation on 16 th constituency, was nominated by electoral associations "Patriotic Briansk"
. He was elected first deputy chairman of the Duma.
. 20 May 1997 was elected a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party.
. 21 November 1998 was elected a member of the Coordinating Council of People's Patriotic Union of Russia (PPAR).
. 19 December 1999 was elected to the State Duma of the third convocation
. Member of the Communist Party faction.
. On January 26, 2000 - Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Local Government.
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