He was born on the 21st of February, 1944, in Moscow. In 1947 the family moved to Kyiv.

1951-1961 - study at secondary school.

In 1963 he began to work as an artist.

1964 - 1967 - service in the Soviet army.

After Army he worked in the different organizations as an artist-designer. He cooperated with the publishing houses "Malyatko", "Veselka", "Polygraphist" and others as a graphic artist. He attracts the life of the Kyiv inhabitants of 50th years.