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.