Born May 27, 1971, in Lyubertsy, Moscow Region.

2002: graduated from Moscow State Social University, specializing in economics.

Worked as financial director at various construction companies.

2000: appointed head of department for relations with public associations at the Presidential Executive Office Domestic Policy Directorate

May 2000: founded and became the leader of Walking Together, a national youth movement.

April 2005: appointed federal commissioner of the Nashi (Ours) youth movement.

2007: appointed chairman of the State Committee for Youth Affairs.

July 6, 2008: appointed head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.

Married, with two children.