Born on 23 February 1958 in Ijevan.
In 1987 graduated with a degree in economics from the Yerevan Institute of National Economy.
In 1975-1977 was a worker in the Ijevan Rug Factory.
In 1977-1979 served in the Soviet Army.
In 1979-1992 worked first as a worker, then chief salesperson, head of food store in a regional cooperative firm in Ijevan, later as a deputy head and then head of its cafeteria.
In 1992-1996 was the representative of Voronezh (RF) ARMI and TNP and Vestros firms in Armenia.
In 1996-1997 was the deputy director of the “Ijevan” Association.
In 1997-1998 was the head of the Environmental Protection Department of Tavoush Regional Administration.
In 1998-2003 was the director of Ijevan Roads Construction and Exploitation CJSC under the RA Ministry of Transport and Communications.
On 25 May 2003 was elected deputy to the NA from electoral district # 55. Is a member of the NA Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs. He is a member of the “People's Deputy” Deputy Group.
Since 22 Jule,2006 is a member of the Republican Party of Armenia.
Married, has three children.