Graduated from Kuibyshev University of Economics.
Since 1981, has worked as a journalist (staff writer for “Nezavisimaya Gazeta”, “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, deputy editor-in-chief of “Banking Analytical Journal”, editor-in-chief of “National Brokers’ Association Reporter”. Winner of PRESSZVANIE 2015 and 2016 competitions. Author of more than 30 novels.