Born April 28, 1954 in g. Arkhangelsk.
. In 1980 he graduated from the Arkhangelsk State Pedagogical Institute specializing in history.
. In 1983 - 88 - TASS correspondent in the Kirov region.
. In 1991 he graduated from the graduate school of the Academy of Social Sciences under the CPSU Central Committee (now - Academy of Public Administration under the President of RF)
. Candidate of historical sciences.
. In 1991 - 92 - Advisor to the Board of the Union of Journalists of Russia.
. In 1993 - 94 - Executive Director of the Moscow Independent Broadcasting Corporation, TV-6 Moscow "(MNVK).
. Since 1994 - president of the agency (then - holding) "Publicity."
. Took part in the conduct of election campaigns since 1991.
. Author of several works on organization and conduct of election campaigns in Russia.
. Hobbies - wrestling.
. He has three children.
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