Born in the city of Lgov Kursk province. Studied at the Drawing school of Society for encouragement of arts in St. Petersburg Academy of arts. In 1915 he participated in exhibitions. The author of the paintings "Fortress of the sea", a series of "Old Russian architecture", "Hopak", "Autumn on the farm", "letter from the front", etc. Performed scenic plans for dioramas "Peasant revolt in Simbirsk province in 1839", "Underground-mine warfare in Sevastopol." Participated in the restoration of the panorama "defense of Sevastopol in 1854 – 55 years" and "the battle of Borodino".