Education
Pedagogical University named after M. Gorky (1976).
Previous places of work
Worked at School No. 135, first as a history teacher, then, from 1981, as the school's principal.
Area of creative interests
Pedagogy, health-preserving teaching technologies, psychology, the history of pedagogy.
Key facts of his work
Has annual publications in the journal "Pedagogical Review" on the topics "Health-preserving teaching technologies," "Cyclic-flow system of instruction," and "School — a healthy way of life."
Honorary titles, state awards
Badge "Distinguished Worker of Public Education" (1984). In 2006 he was awarded the title "Honored Teacher of the Russian Federation." For his creative work he has repeatedly received certificates and diplomas from the Ministry of Education of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Department of Education and Social-Legal Protection of Childhood of the city of Nizhny Novgorod, letters of gratitude from the administration of the city of Nizhny Novgorod, and from the Regional Legislative Assembly. Deputy of the City Council of the city of Nizhny Novgorod, III and IV convocations.
Charity
Provides assistance in restoring churches of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and helps war and labor veterans.
Hobbies
Ballet, Russian classical literature, sports. Master of Sports in skiing.