Was born on March 22 (April 3), 1896, in Palekh. Hereditary icon painter. Studied and worked in icon painting workshop. Since 1930 he worked in the Artel of ancient painting. Died 27 Oct 1977, buried in Palekh.
Themes of works: folklore, literature, genre scenes. K. A. Gunaev stored in the State Museum of Palekh art.