He studied at the Academy of fine Arts from 1871 to 1879, Received medals: in 1875 - 2 silver; in 1876, 1 silver; in 1878 - 2 gold for the program: "the Project of the Museum for art-craft works, school with it." 30 Oct 1879 - the title of class artist of 1 degree for the program: "nursing home on the 1,000 enlisted men and 500 officers." (Kondakov)