Born in the city of Vologda. Artist, art historian, critic, philosopher, historian. Candidate of historical Sciences, associate Professor. The author of many books and articles on art. 1972 - member of the artists Union of Russia. С1976 is a Participant of many art exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Works in museums of Moscow, Vologda, Vyatka and other cities. The artist's name in the directory "Famous Russians" (Moscow, 1999, 2000), "who's Who in the XXI century" (Moscow 2002, 2003). 2001 - the Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences and arts.

Member of the Union of artists of Russia since 1972.