Was born in 1938, the city of Leningrad (Saint Petersburg), Russia.
Composer, professional musician qualified in «GNESSINS» Conservatory (Moscow, RUSSIA)
1953 - 1958 Studies at the "Gnessins" conservatory in Moscow musical theory and composition specialities Obtains the title (degree certificate) of teacher and composer under the direction of the master Mr. Dimitri Shostakovich. Post degree: Composition studies at the "Gnessins" Musical Academy.
In the USSR was exposed to constant prosecution from state security service (KGB), including two years of imprisonment as the political dissident.