He graduated from the High School of the KGB (1990-1995), the Financial Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation (1997-1998) and the University of Chicago, Executive MBA, EXP - 10 class. In 1988-1997 - Service in the GRU and the FSB of Russia. Since July 2004, is engaged in acting. After retiring from service in the GRU and the FSB, he went into business and turned to the cinema. The first film was "Antikiller", which worked as a director of fights and stunt. Then he began acting as an actor. He also participated in the creation of programs on the NTV +, Avtoplus and REN TV channels. Karate instructor, winner of 8 dan karate Budokai, 6 dan Koi karate, 5 dan Kyokushinkai (IKO-4, Tezuka), master of sports of the USSR in weight lifting. He considers arm-lifting his professional sport. Veteran special forces.