Born on August 9, 1959 in Orenburg. Ukrainian scientist in the field of economics, Doctor of Economics (2010), Professor (2013), Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine (2011), Rector of the National University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (since June 17, 2016), Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The chairman of the editorial board of the information and analytical magazine "Customs" in different years. Member of the editorial board of the international scientific and practical journal “Goods and Markets”. Chief editor of the editorial board of the scientific journal "Customs Security". Author and co-author of more than 350 publications and scientific works, including 11 monographs, 30 textbooks and manuals, 34 books, 26 certificates of registration of copyright in a work and invention.