Practiced Swimming, Diving and Watercolor. Practiced Judo, Sambo and other martial arts. Worked as a martial arts instructor at the Special Trainer Courses of the Russian Ministry of Interior. Consulted the Alfa Group of the Special Police Force in the field of martial arts training. Headed the Security Service of the Pulkovo Strategic Airport. While in the Air Force won the Russian Armed Forces champion ship in Judo and was second in Sambo. Won golden medal at the Martial Arts Championship of the Russian Airborne troops. Was awarded Black belt, 2nd Dan in Judo by Kadakan(Japan). Won golden Medal in Judo at the Empire State Games 2 Years in a row. Won the extreme fighting championship.  Played in Sports Commercials for Russian TV. Played the role "Stunt Inmate #1" in "OZ" Enjoy fishing, scuba diving, and hunting. Works with kids in his free time.