Born October 30, 1961 in g. Kuibyshev (now Samara).
He graduated from the Philological Faculty of the Kuibyshev State University.
He worked as a columnist for "The Volga Komsomolets (r. Kuibyshev).
. From 1987 to 1990 - head of the department working youth newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda.
. From 1990 to November 1992 - Editor of the Information Department of Komsomolskaya Pravda.
. Gone from the "manual", along with several journalists, and in January 1993 participated in the creation of "New daily newspaper
. Was among the founders LLP Association of 6-th floor. "
In the newspaper from April 1993 to 1994 led the column "Rating of lies". Participated in the releases sports show "neg" "Fair Game."
. Member Editorial Board "neg" from April 1993 to November 1994 and deputy chief editor of "neg".
. In December 1994 - January 1995 - a special correspondent "neg."
. Since February 1995 - Chief editor of "New daily newspaper.
. In 1997 was the lead program "Press Club" (ATV - ORTV).
. From 1998 to 1999 - the leading ( "Judge") weekly program "The court is" on NTV channel.
. Collaborated with the weekly program "Scandals of the Week" (JSC "Sight" - channel "TV-6 Moscow").
. Awarded the Medal of Honor.
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