Born in St.Petersburg (Leningrad) in 1951. As a child, studied drawing at the studio Hermitage. After school, he studied at the Leningrad Polytechnical Institute and then entered to the 1st Leningrad Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors. Was a surgeon and head of the oncology department in one of the larg medical centers in Leningrad, Ph.D.. Emigrated to Israel in 1990. 10 years worked as a surgeon in a university hospital in Israel. Currently engaged in art business and collecting and painting. Was curator of several exhibitions. He is also co-author of this site.