I was born in Lviv (Western Ukraine) in 1958.I am a mathematician, Ph.D.due to my first education and translator / interpreter (English language) due to the second education.Married, have a son. I have been interested in the culture, political and military history of Eastern Europe since my student days.At first history and guiding were only my hobby, but since 1992 I have started my activities also as a Lviv tour guide.At the moment, in line with the teaching activities, providing of conducted/guided tours in Lviv and Galicia represent my principal occupation, I am a private businessman.