Began his career as a mechanic for the Minsk labour association 'Haryzont'. He served in the Armed Forces.
Worked in the judicial system for over 20 years (qualified with a 1st class qualification).
He worked as a Trainee Judge, a Judge at the Frunzienski District Court in Minsk, as a Judge for the Judicial Board for Criminal Cases of the Minsk City Court, and as Chairman of the Minsk Central District Court.
Since October 2008 - he has been a Member of the House of Representatives of the fourth convocation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, was then Chairman of the Standing Committee on Legislation and Judicial and Legal Affairs.
Is currently Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Belarus-Russia State Union, a Member of the Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus.
In 2012-2016 - member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the fifth convocation.