In 1872 he entered the Academy of fine Arts and remained there until 1874; in 1881 he entered the Academy of arts; then was a student until 1885, Received medals: in 1881 - a small consolation; in 1882 - a small powitalny; in 1883 a - 1 silver; in 1884 - 1 silver. In 1885 - the title of class artist of 3 degrees; in 1887 - the title of artist of the 2nd degree; in 1890 - the title of class artist of 1 degree. Since 1899 has been the inspector, V. H. W. (Kondakov)