Born in Palekh. Hereditary painter, son of V. P. Fedotov. In 1982-1987 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teachers - A. V. Borunov, V. I. Gordeev, N. F.Vikhrev. In 1987-1989 he worked at the Palekh art-production workshops. Themes of works: folklore, literature. Participant of exhibitions since 1988.