Education
He competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in the 500 m and finished in 14th place. After retiring from competitions he graduated from an institute of physical education in Moscow Oblast (1979) and worked as a speed skating coach.
He competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in the 500 m and finished in 14th place. After retiring from competitions he graduated from an institute of physical education in Moscow Oblast (1979) and worked as a speed skating coach.
He was the head coach of the Moscow team in the 1980s (particularly in 1979, 1982 and 1986). Personal bests:
500 m – 38.56 (1975)
1000 m – 1:18.80 (1975)
1500 m – 2:11.0 (1970)
5000 m – 8:17.3 (1969)
10000 m –17:14.5 (1968).
He is the president of the Russian Speed Skating Federation and a member of the national Olympic commeettee.