May 14, 1968, Voronezh Higher education, specialization in: -       Radiophysics and electronics -   Economics Doctor of Science, Economics. Professor Securities analyst (Certificate, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, 1992). 1987-1989 service in the Republic of Afghanistan 1992 – 2002 executive positions in investment-banking organizations  Last position held: Vice President for regional development and management of branch network and subsidiary banks of OJSC Bank Menatep Saint Petersburg November 2002 – March 2005 Deputy General Director for economics, finance and corporate management, OJSC “Svyazinvest” March 2005 – July 2007 Deputy General Director for regional development, takeovers and mergers, OJSC “Comstar - United telesystems” November 2007 – February 2009 Governor, Tambov branch of Tsentralno-Chernozemny Head Office of Sberbank of Russia February 2009 – March 2011 General Director, OJSC “Svyazinvest” (state corporation, total staff - 380 000)

 Chairman of the Board of Directors: OJSC “Rostelecom”, OJSC “Sibirtelecom”, OJSC “Central Telegraph”, OJSC “Dalsvyaz”, OJSC “South Telecommunication Company”, OJSC “CentrTelecom”, OJSC “VolgaTelecom”, OJSC “North-West Telecom”, OJSC “Uralsvyazinform”, Telecom-Soyuz non-state pension fund. 2011 – Founder and Head of Popov Investment Cooperation Fund June 2016 – member of the Board of Directors, PJSC “UAC”