Born on May 24, 1970, in Bely, Kalinin Region.
1987 (August) entered the Ryazan Airborne Commanders Academy. After graduation, served in the 76th Chernigov Airborne Division (in Pskov). Initially served as reconnaissance platoon commander, later as deputy commanding officer of independent reconnaissance battalion.
1995: Was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation.
1997-2003: Served at St Petersburg Suvorov Military School.
2003-2007: State Duma deputy, deputy head of the State Duma Committee for Credit Organisations and Financial Markets.
2008-2011: Deputy Governor – First Deputy Chairman of the Ryazan Region government.
2011 (from July 7): Tver Region Governor.