In 1949 he graduated with a red diploma from the VGIK Faculty of Cinematography.
In 1949-1992 — assistant cameraman, operator of the Russian Central Studio of Documentary Films.
Nonpartisan.
Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1976).
Member of the Union of Cinematographers of the USSR — Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation.
Member of the attestation Commission of the VGIK Faculty of Cinematography.