Mr. Borisov assisted in directing the installation of a gas turbine at Buzrnein power plant. He recognizes the need for Turkmenistan to have power industry managers who are familiar with international developments. Mr. Borisov will spend his Humphrey Year studying management techniques and learning international standards within the power industry. He hopes to use his experience to help manage the introduction of new power technology into Turkmenistan. Mr. Borisov holds a diploma in electrical engineering from the Turkmen Polytechnical Institute.