B. 20 Feb 1946 in Kharkiv. Graduated from the Leningrad state Institute of theatre, music and cinematography (1969-74), where he studied with E. Kochergin. A member of the Union of theatrical figures of Ukraine since 1982, HO CFS since 1982. Participant in Republican and all-Union exhibitions since 1974. Works at the Kharkiv theatre for children and youth, the main artist.