 He has “advocated for free and fair elections.Amid a rise in nationalist and neo-Nazi activity in Russia, he was a leader in the anti-fascist movement.” Feodor Karpov, the father of Gaskarov's fiancée, stated “He was for justice but was always trying to find a constructive solution.”

In 2007 he graduated from the State Government Academy of Finances.After graduating in 2007, he began work as a consultant.