Born in 1958 in Roslavl, Smolensk oblast, Russia. 

Education:

• Smolensk Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of the Russian Language and Literature (1979);
• Moscow Institute of Youth, Faculty of Journalism (1986);
• Kyiv Institute of Political Science and Public Administration (1991).

Ph. D. in Philosophy; the author of more than 30 publications.

• 1979–1989 — worked at different positions in district, regional and republican newspapers in Russia and Moldova;
• 1991–1994 — worked in scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine;
• 1994–1998 — diplomatic service at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Russian Federation;
• Since December 1999 — Razumkov Centre Leading Expert.

Diplomatic rank: First Secretary. Most recent position in state structures — Chief Consultant, Analytical Service of Ukraine\'s NSDC Staff.