In 1800, entered the Academy of fine Arts. Received medals: in 1812 - 2 silver; in 1813 - the same; in 1814 - 1 silver. In 1815 he received the diploma of 1 degree for the title of artist XIV class and was left at the Academy on the rights of the student to 1817 "for improvement". In 1822, recognized as "designated" for the project "the Church." In 1827, Mr .. - academician for the "project of the Prince's Palace." (Kondakov)