Since August, 2007 the head of the Center is the doctor of jurisprudence, the Honored lawyer of Russia, the Chairman Russian CEC of alternating cast.
In 1988 — 1993 — the scientific consultant, the head of the analytical department of the Supreme Council of the USSR, the Supreme Council of Russia concerning the organization and elections. From 1993 to 1996 — the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Central Election Commission. From 1996 to 1999 — the Chairman of Russian Central Election Commission. From 1999 to 2007 — the Chairman of the board of directors of ANO Independent Institute of Elections.
Author of a number of scientific works on problems of reforming of the Russian electoral system, guarantees of multi-party system, rights and freedoms of citizens, active developer of the Russian laws on elections and referenda