Graduated from the Moscow school of painting, sculpture and architecture. In 1880 he entered in nature class Academy of Arts. Received medals in 1880 - a large and small silver; in 1881 - a large silver; in 1882 - 2 gold for the program "the Parable of the prodigal son"; in 1884 - 1 gold and the title of class artist of 1 degree for the program "Last minute Prince Michael of Chernigov before you bet Batu". (Kondakov)