Born on January 8, 1962, in Kholmsky, Krasnodar Territory. 

1984: graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Soviet Trade with a degree in Economics.

2001: graduated from St Petersburg State University with a degree in Law.

1984-1985: served in the Soviet Armed Forces.

1985-1991: deputy manager and manager at Lenmebeltorg (Leningrad Furniture).

1991-1993: deputy commercial director at Lenmebeltorg.

1993: deputy director of Mebel-Market Co. in St Petersburg.

1993-1995: marketing director at Mebel-Market Co. in St Petersburg.

1995-2000: CEO of Mebel-Market Co. in St Petersburg.

2000-2001: Deputy Head of the St Petersburg division of the Department for Major Taxpayers at the Ministry of Taxes and Duties.

2001: Head of the St Petersburg division of the Department for Major Taxpayers at the Ministry of Taxes and Duties.

2001-2004: Head of the St Petersburg Department of the Ministry of Taxes and Duties.

2004: Deputy Minister of Taxes and Duties.

2004: Acting Minister of Taxes and Duties of the Russian Federation.

2004-2007: Head of the Federal Tax Service.

February 16, 2007: appointed Defence Minister of the Russian Federation by a presidential decree.

May 21, 2012: Reappointed Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation by a presidential decree.