- Born on June 23, 1952, in Leningrad.
- Graduated from the Leningrad State University in 1974.
- After graduation, spent the next 28 years working in operations and management posts in the security agencies.
- 2002–2003
- 2002–2003 – Deputy Director of the Federal Protection Service.
- 2003–2007–Deputy Chairman of the Board of Gazprom.
- 2007
- In 2007 – First Deputy Director of the Federal Guard Service.
- In October 2007, was appointed Adviser to the President and Acting Director of the Committee for preparing and organising Russia’s chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in 2012.
- 2008
- Since May 19, 2008 – Adviser to the President.
- Speaks German and English.
