Born in 1953 in g. Karaganda.
He graduated from the journalism faculty of the Irkutsk State University.
In 1970 - 80 he worked in the print media, Mr.. Chita.
From 1981 to 1984 - Chief editor of "Komsomolets Transbaikalia.
From 1984 to 1988 worked as an instructor in the press department of the Central Committee of Komsomol.
From 1988 to October 6, 1994 - Deputy, First Deputy Chief Editor of the newspaper "Komsomolskaya Pravda". He was Chairman of Board of JSC "Komsomolskaya Pravda".
. On October 6, 1994 to May 7, 1997 - Chief editor of Komsomolskaya Pravda.
. In July 1997, media reports appeared that Simon will be appointed chief editor of "Russia", which was bought by Gazprom (subsequently these rumors were not confirmed).
. From March 1998 - first deputy chief editor of the newspaper "Tribuna" and editor of "Business Tuesday".
. Married
. Has a son.
