He was born in Pavlovo-na-Oke in the region of Nizhniy Novgorod (earlier known as the Gor’kovskiy region). He completed his studies at the specialized school at the faculty of art machinery as a metal engraver. He studied at an art-studio under the guidance of A.A.Mavrychev. In 1976 he entered Kostroma State University named after N.A.Nekrasov as a graphic arts undergraduate and graduated from the university with Honours in 1981. After graduation, he became a regular contributor to regional, district and international exhibitions. He has been a member of “The Union of Artists” since 1991.
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