Stuntman, stunt director. Born in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR in the family of an engineer. Graduated from the Leningrad Military Institute of Physical Education. Master of Sports in pentathlon. Since 1985 stuntman of the Lenfilm film studio. In the mid-1990s, he left for the United States and after some time performed and staged stunts in American blockbusters, including Air Force One, The Mask of Zorro, Soldier, The Tourist and others. In