My parents were musicians and they wanted me to make a career as a pianist, but I was an active boy and did not like to spend hours playing the piano. With great interest I leaned mathematics at the Maths school, but I did not dare to break with the musical tradition of our family. While studying at the Gnesins Music College, I was surprised to find conducting very interesting. I graduated from tne Gnesins Academy of Music. During my study I took an active part in festivals and competitions for young musicians and managed to realize my wish and establish my own ensemble of soloists “Zlatoust”. I did my best to invite to the ensemble, creative and enthusiastic people. We have collaborated on projects with orchestras and choirs from other countries, have been on several foreign tours and perform music of various styles and periods.