Makarykha in the village of Ivanovo region. In 1969-1974 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teachers - A. V. Borunov, A. V. Kovalev. Since 1974 he worked at the Palekh art-production workshops. Died may 30, 1999, buried in Palekh. Themes of works: folklore, genre scenes. Participated in exhibitions since 1990. The works of Yu. G. Baranova is stored in the State Museum of Palekh art.