Born on 10 August 1934 in Plungė region, into a family of a farmer.

1956 - graduated from the Veterinary department of Klaipėda Agricultural Technical school.

Appointed to work as the veterinary doctor's assistant in Jonava region.

1958-1978 - Chairman of Pauliukų collective farm in Jonava region.

1978 - Chairman of Žeimiai collective farm in Jonava region.

During the period of rebirth was elected Chairman of the Farmers' Sąjūdis.

1992 - Vice Minister of Agriculture under the Abišala Government.

Since 1992 - member of the Seimas.

Was member of the CPSU, currently - member of the Homeland Union (Lithuanian Conservatives).

Speaks Russian.

Wife Birutė works in the field of agriculture. The family has two daughters and a son.

Member of the Seimas Delegation to the Interparliamentary Union.

Chairman of the Parliamentary Group for the Relations with the Federal Republic of Germany.