Doctor of Economics; Candidate of Historical Sciences
Scientific Director of the North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
Honorary Professor of RANEPA
Rector of the North-West Academy of Public Service (2002–2004)
Deputy Head of the Apparatus of the Government of the Russian Federation (2007–2009)
Member of the Council of Rectors of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region
Member of the Presidium of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Saint Petersburg
Honorary Polar Explorer of the Russian Federation
Author of more than 80 academic works and publications, including 5 monographs
Active State Counselor of the Russian Federation, 1st Class