An auditor student at the Academy of fine Arts. In 1848 the title of teacher of drawing in the public schools for the drawings from nature. In 1865-the title of a free artist for the painting "Drunk from the barrel". 1866-the title of class artist of 3 degrees. In 1867 the title of class artist of 1 degree for the painting "Conversion of St. Paul," "Portrait, written with yourself" and "portrait". (Kondakov)