Valentin Telegin studied at an art school in Zelenograd (Moscow Region), at Moscow Topographic Polytechnic School, and then took animators courses at Pilot Studio. He has been working in animation since 1986:
Ekran Studio 1986-1988,
Pilot Studio 1988-1990,
Multtelefilm Studio 1990-1991,
Krysha 1992-1994,
SHAR Studio 1995-97,
Pilot Studio – 1998 – until now.
He is a member of the Arts Council of the Pilot Studio, laureate of numerous international film festivals and member of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia.