Born in 1955 in Almetjevsk district, Tatarstan.
. At the end of rural secondary schools enrolled in the Kazan Chemical-Technological Institute.
. Since 1978 he worked in various positions in the oil and gas (NGDU) association "Tatneft".
. Since 1985 - Deputy Chief OGPD "Pokachevneft"
. From there was sent to the association for the post of chief technology officer.
. From 1991 to April 26, 1993 - Chief OGPD "Laseganneft" ON "Langepasneftegas.
. From April 26 to 12 November 1993 - Deputy Director General for the preparation and implementation of oil, gas and petroleum OJSC "Lukoil-Langepasneftegas.
. On November 12, 1993 to May 20, 1996 - General Director of OJSC "Lukoil-Langepasneftegas.
. Since November 1993 - Member of the Supervisory Board of Bank Langepas.
. On May 20, 1996 - President of Lukoil, Agip.
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