Graduated from Actor faculty of "All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography" (1983 Chirkov's masterclass). Since 1986 studied in Director faculty of "All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography" (Ozerov's masterclass, then joined Kvirikadze). Worked as director's assistant of news-reel. Worked as a Stage manager in theater, dealing with advertisements, worked as a TV director. Since 2001 has been manager of Film Production ORT Service.