In 1968 he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Economics and Statistics with a degree in engineering economics. He began his professional career in 1965, collaborating as an administrator with the rock group "Sokol". Developed an original scheme of collective activity. After a verbal agreement with the club director for the concert, the administrator bought up tickets for the evening demonstration of the film and distributed them at a more expensive price. For the first time involved in the work of people who ensured order during the performance of the group. January 7, 1970 was arrested. As a result of the search, 15585 rubles and 7675 dollars were confiscated. Sentenced under Article 88 (gold and foreign exchange transactions). He got out of prison in 1977, subsequently received a paper with an official apology. For a short time he worked in the Creative Association "Gallery" under the city committee of the Komsomol, organizing concerts of young performers. At the beginning of 198...
