Born on 16 July 1953 in Pasvalys region. Finished Šiauliai secondary school No. 7, studied at Vilnius Engineering Construction Institute (currently - Gediminas Technical university., acquired the specialisation of an engineer-economist. Worked as a foreman, later an engineer of Šiauliai Republican Hospital construction, an economist of Capital Construction Department of Šiauliai Executive Committee.

In 1990 - head of the Secretariat of the Šiauliai city Council, chief of the Privatisation agency and Deputy Mayor for economic and social issues, worked at Zokniai Development Committee.

In 1996 - Assistant Director of Lithuanian USA Joint-stock enterprise “Šiaulių skrydis”.

In 19898 - became engaged in the activity of Sąjūdis, re-established Šiauliai division of the Social Democratic party, was its Chairwoman. Member of the Presidium and the Council of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party.

Speaks Russian and German languages.

Has a son.

A member of the Seimas Delegation to the Interparliamentary Union.

Member of Parliamentary Group for the Relations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Member of the Parliamentary Group for the Relations with Japan.

Member of the Parliamentary Group for the Relations with Kuwait.

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