Student of the Academy of arts from 1872 To 1878 he graduated from the course Sciences. In 1878 he received a small incentive medal; 28 Oct 1878 – the title of class artist of 3 degrees; 3 Mar 1892 – the title of class artist of 2 degrees; November 1, 1893 – the title of class artist of 1 degree.
(Kondakov)