1992: graduated from Economic Academy under the Russian Government with a degree in Management. Holds a doctoral degree in Economics. 

DSc in Economy

1994: started working in the sphere of financial leasing.

December 2001: appointed General Director of the state agricultural leasing company Rosagroleasing.

March 12, 2009: appointed Minister of Agriculture.

Holder of the Order of Service to the Fatherland 2nd Class

Holds medal of the order For Service to the Motherland (2nd Class), Order of Friendship.