Born in 1947 in the city of Vladikavkaz, Russia.  Studied at an art school.  In 1968 graduated from an art junior college in Moscow, Russia.  Member of Russia's Union of Artists.  Participant of numerous art exhibitions in Russia.  From 1989 worked and exhibited in Hungary, Greece, Austria, Switzerland and France.  Since 1993 has been living in the United States.  Participated in ARTEXPO in 1995-2000.  Has exhibited at many art galleries in the US and Canada.  Has had one-man shows at: Revel Gallery 1996, 1999 also at Ambassador Gallery 2001.