Born in the city of Bagrationovsk in Kaliningrad region. In 1965-1970 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teacher - B. M. Nemtinov, M. I. Shemarov. In the 1970-1989 years, he worked in the Palekh art-production workshops. Themes of works: folklore, literature. Participant of exhibitions since 1997.