Viktor Kimovich Gubarev was born on November 21, 1956 in the city of Severodonetsk, Lugansk region. In 1975-1980 studied at the Faculty of History of Donetsk State University. As a student, he began to write essays and articles for periodicals. He directed the Student Scientific Society (SSS) of the Faculty of History and STEM (Student Theater of Pop Miniatures), wrote scripts and humoresques for the student theater.