Education
Tula Polytechnic Institute (1976), mechanical engineer.
Previous places of work
EMZ “Avangard” (electromechanical plant), 1987-1990 – chief process engineer, 1990-1995 – chief engineer, 1995-2000 – chief engineer and first deputy director.
State awards
Order of Honour, jubilee medals - “300 Years of the Russian Navy”, “In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow”.