[2] He has coached for a long time Russia at the 2003, 2004 and 2005 European Nations Cups[3] and other international tournaments.
Born on 9 February 1954, He graduated from the Moscow Regional State Institute of Physical Culture [ru] with a degree in trainer-teacher (Department of Sports Games) in 1989.
[8] The team played at the in 1995 Emerging Nations Tournament and 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
[9] In 2006 he served as the team's Manager in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying matches.
[10][11] In 2009 he was the CEO and Head Coach of RC Lokomotiv Moscow when the club decided to switch to rugby union.