In 1969 Bryntsalov graduated from the Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute [ru] with a degree in Mine Surveying and Geodesy.

[3] In addition to flamboyantly flaunting his wealth, Bryntsalov sought to present himself as a rags to riches success story.

The plan anticipated that the employees of the companies would consequentially pay larger income taxes, spend more on consumer goods, and increase their productivity at their jobs.

Rather than collecting additional signatures (which was still an option, as he had turned-in his registration ahead of the deadline), he appealed the decision to the Supreme Court.

Controversially, the Supreme Court found in favor of Bryntsalov and ruled that 170,000 of the contested signatures were indeed valid.

[6][7] Relatively unknown to the Russian populace, Brytsalov was generally seen as a marginal candidate and was viewed as unlikely to win the election.

[11] Bryntsalov was perceived to be supporting Putin and his candidacy was seen as an attempt at putting himself forward a show opponent rather than a true challenger.

[13] Bryntaslov'a nephew Igor Bryntsalov [ru] is the Chairman of the Moscow Oblast Duma having been elected to the post on December 15, 2011.