1993	Senior Research Scientist in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
	Rostov State University, (Rostov-on-Don, Russia)
1987	Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D.) in Physical and Mathematical Sciences
	Moscow State University, (Moscow, Russia)
PhD Thesis:	Covariant methods for the calculation of the effective action in quantum field theory and the investigation of higher derivative quantum gravity
Supervisor:	Professor V. R. Khalilov
1979	Diploma (M.Sc.) with Highest Distinction of Physicist, Instructor of Physics
	Rostov State University, (Rostov-on-Don, Russia)
Master Thesis:	Kinetics of hydrogen recombination in the standard model of the Universe in presence of primordial black holes
Supervisor:	Professor L. Marochnik
1974	Certificate of Secondary Education with Gold Medal (Highest Distinction)
	High School No. 55, (Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan)