B. 20 Feb 1896 in Nikolaev - mind. June 15, 1964 in Kharkiv. Graduated from Kharkiv art Institute (1924-29), where he studied with L. Bloch. A member HO UAU from 1938. Participant in Republican and all-Union exhibitions since 1930. Solo exhibitions: Kharkiv - 1958. Taught Vighi (1945-56), associate Professor.