[1] In 1972, he graduated from the Voronezh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Automation and Telemechanics.

Until 1979, he worked in engineering and managerial positions at NPO Elektronika, in Voronezh.

In 1995, he had a course of study at the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation, which qualifies him as "Manager of the highest category".

On 24 September 1996, Tsapin was appointed Governor (Head) of the Voronezh Oblast.

[5] From 2001 to April 2009, Tsapin was Deputy Governor of the Voronezh Oblast, which he had overseen the issues of energy, gas supply, construction, architecture, housing and communal services, road facilities.