Career
After his retirement, he became a successful volleyball coach, working most notably in CSKA Moscow, Olympiacos and the French men"s national team He was born in Vladikavkaz. He played all seven matches.
He played all five matches.
He played all six matches. He coached CSKA Moscow from 1988 to 1991, winning two CEV Champions League titles (1989, 1991) and three Soviet Championships (1989, 1990, 1991).
In 1992 he became head coach of Greek powerhouse Olympiacos and coached them to 2 Greek Championships, 2 Greek Cups and 2 CEV Champions League Final Four participations (3rd place in 1993, 4th place in 1994).