Born in Leningrad, Russia in the year 1963, this esteemed director and producer has made a lasting impact on the film industry. After graduating from the prestigious director's faculty of the Film Institute VGIK in 1988, under the guidance of the renowned Mikhail Khutsiev, he began his journey in the world of cinema.
His debut film, "Gambrinus", released in 1989, marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career, during which he has created approximately 50 cinema and television films. As both a director and producer, his works have garnered numerous accolades, including Golden Eagle and NIKA awards for Best Film and Best Series.
Furthermore, his films have received prizes from the Guild of Film Critics and Scholars, and have won recognition worldwide, including the main prize and a prize for direction at the Moscow International Film Festival in 2004.
