Born in the town of Shuya, Ivanovo region. In the years 1951-1956 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teacher - D. N. Butorin, N..Pravdin. In 1956-1989, he worked at the Palekh art-production workshops. Died September 13, 1996 and was buried in Palekh.
Was engaged in monumental painting. Themes of works: literature, genre scenes and portrait. Participant of exhibitions since 1991. Works V. P. halmova stored in the State Museum of Palekh art.