The volunteer at the Academy of fine Arts from 1887 to 1892, he Received medals: in 1888, a small incentive; in 1890 - big and small incentive; in 1891 a small incentive; in 1892, 1 silver and a great incentive. In 1893 he graduated from the course Sciences; March 14, 1892 - title of class artist of 3 degrees. (Kondakov)